This 2023 Magic: The Gathering card features Merry, Warden of Isengard from the Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset, offering strategic partner mechanics and artifact synergy.
Merry, Warden of Isengard
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Tales of Middle-earth • Commander
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Merry, Warden of Isengard (#143) is a key component of the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset. This Legendary Halfling Advisor card, illustrated by Viko Menezes, brings distinct strategic value to decks built around artifact synergy and twin partnerships. As a white and green creature, it enables players to leverage its Partner ability to summon Pippin, Warden of Isengard directly from the library upon entry, creating immediate board presence and tactical flexibility. For collectors of the Tales of Middle-earth expansion, this card represents a pivotal moment in integrating Tolkien’s lore into competitive gameplay. The card’s design emphasizes the Halfling subtype, appealing to fans of the source material who seek to build immersive Commander decks. Its ability to create 1/1 white Soldier creatures with lifelink whenever artifacts enter the battlefield makes it a versatile engine for resource management. Whether you are a long-time collector of the Tales of Middle-earth set or a newcomer to the Commander format, Merry provides both thematic depth and mechanical utility.
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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
#143
Featured Subject
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Featured
Merry, Warden of Isengard
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Viko Menezes
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}{W}
Legendary Creature — Halfling Advisor
1 / 4
G, W
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Partner with Pippin, Warden of Isengard (When this creature enters, target player may put Pippin into their hand from their library, then shuffle.) Whenever one or more artifacts you control enter, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token with lifelink. This ability triggers only once each turn.