# 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth #124

> The Mirkwood Elk (#124) is a Rare Creature — Elk card from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset, featuring Trample and graveyard recursion effects.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2023
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Tales of Middle-earth
- **Card number**: #124
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The Mirkwood Elk is a Rare Creature — Elk card identified by number 124 in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset. Designed by Christina Kraus, this card features a mana cost of {5}{G} and serves as a six-mana 6/6 threat. The card's mechanics allow it to trample and return target Elf cards from the graveyard to your hand whenever it enters the battlefield or attacks, granting the controller life equal to the returned card's power. The Tales of Middle-earth expansion brings J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium to the tabletop, and cards like this one provide strategic depth for Elf-focused decks. Understanding the card's type line and color identity is essential for any serious collector building a comprehensive library of Magic products from this era.

## FAQ

### What are the gameplay mechanics of the Mirkwood Elk?

The Mirkwood Elk possesses the Trample keyword and a triggered ability that activates when it enters the battlefield or attacks. This ability returns a target Elf card from your graveyard to your hand and allows you to gain life equal to that card's power.

### Who illustrated the Mirkwood Elk card?

The artwork for the Mirkwood Elk card in the 2023 Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset was created by Christina Kraus.

### What is the mana cost and type of the Mirkwood Elk?

The Mirkwood Elk is a Creature — Elk card with a mana cost of {5}{G} and a mana value of 6. It is a green card with a power and toughness of 6/6.

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