Grey Host Reinforcements is a Rare Spirit Soldier card from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset, featuring unique graveyard exile mechanics.
Grey Host Reinforcements
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Tales of Middle-earth • Commander
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Description
Grey Host Reinforcements stands as a notable entry within the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset, offering collectors a distinct piece of fantasy-themed gameplay. Designed as a Rare card with the set code LTC and numbered 416, this product appeals to enthusiasts of the Tales of Middle-earth expansion who appreciate strategic depth alongside thematic consistency. The card functions as a Creature — Spirit Soldier with a mana cost of three generic and one white mana, resulting in a mana value of four. Its type line clearly identifies it as a Spirit and Soldier, colors aligned with white, and provides a power and toughness of 1/1. The mechanical design of Grey Host Reinforcements focuses on board control and resource advantage. It possesses the Flying ability and Ward {3}, offering defensive utility. Upon entering the battlefield, the card triggers an effect that exiles a target player's graveyard. The number of +1/+1 counters placed on this creature corresponds directly to the number of creature cards exiled by this effect, creating a dynamic scaling threat. This interaction makes it a compelling choice for decks aiming to disrupt opponent resources while simultaneously growing in power. Art by Patrik Hell brings the visual identity of this Tales of Middle-earth release to life, capturing the essence of the franchise's aesthetic. Collectors seeking to build comprehensive sets of the Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset often look for this card number to complete their collection. Whether used in casual play or studied for its design, Grey Host Reinforcements represents a key component of the 2023 release, bridging the gap between narrative flavor and mechanical complexity. Its inclusion in the Commander subset highlights its role in singleton formats where unique interactions are valued. For investors and hobbyists alike, tracking the availability of cards from this era of Magic: The Gathering provides insight into the broader market for fantasy-themed trading card game products.
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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
#416
Featured Subject
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Featured
Grey Host Reinforcements
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Patrik Hell
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}
Creature — Spirit Soldier
1 / 1
W
Card Text
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Flying, ward {3} When this creature enters, exile target player's graveyard. Put a number of +1/+1 counters on this creature equal to the number of creature cards exiled this way.
"I hope they haven't forgotten how to fight." —Gimli
FAQ
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What is the mana value of Grey Host Reinforcements?
The mana value of Grey Host Reinforcements is 4, calculated from its mana cost of {3}{W}. This places it in the mid-range for creature cards in the Magic: The Gathering Commander format.
What creature types does Grey Host Reinforcements have?
Grey Host Reinforcements is a Creature — Spirit Soldier. It belongs to both the Spirit and Soldier subtypes, which can interact with other cards in the Tales of Middle-earth set that support those types.
How does the Grey Host Reinforcements ability work?
When Grey Host Reinforcements enters the battlefield, it exiles a target player's graveyard. You then put a number of +1/+1 counters on it equal to the number of creature cards exiled this way. This allows the card to grow significantly if the graveyard contains multiple creatures.
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