The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Commander card Dearly Departed (card number 165) is a Rare Creature — Spirit featuring art by Arthur Yuan.
Dearly Departed
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Tales of Middle-earth • Commander
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Description
Dearly Departed is card number 165 in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset. This Rare card features a Creature — Spirit type with a mana cost of {4}{W}{W} and a mana value of 6. Illustrated by Arthur Yuan, the card has a power and toughness of 5/5. It belongs to the white color identity and carries the Flying keyword. The flavor text reads: "The houses of the dead are no places for the living." / —Gandalf. Collectors tracking the Tales of Middle-earth set will find this card number as part of the Commander subset identity.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Tales of Middle-earth
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#165
Featured Subject
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Featured
Dearly Departed
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Arthur Yuan
Card Stock
English
{4}{W}{W}
Creature — Spirit
5 / 5
W
Card Text
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Flying As long as this creature is in your graveyard, each Human creature you control enters with an additional +1/+1 counter on it.
"The houses of the dead are no places for the living." —Gandalf
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mana cost of Dearly Departed?
The mana cost for Dearly Departed is {4}{W}{W}, resulting in a total mana value of 6.
Who illustrated Dearly Departed?
Arthur Yuan is the credited artist for the illustration on this card.
What is the power and toughness of this Creature — Spirit?
Dearly Departed has a printed power and toughness of 5/5.
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