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The 2023 Tales of Middle-earth Promos 18s foil card features Frodo, Sauron's Bane. This rare Legendary Creature — Halfling Citizen carries a mana cost of {W}.

Frodo, Sauron's Bane

2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Tales of Middle-earth Promos

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Description

The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Promos 18s card is a foil rare featuring the legendary character Frodo, Sauron's Bane. Designed by Dmitry Burmak, this promotional card serves as a key addition to any Tales of Middle-earth collection. Frodo is classified as a Legendary Creature — Halfling Citizen with a mana cost of {W} and a power/toughness of 1/2. The card displays the PLTR set code and offers distinct gameplay options through its printed rules text, allowing players to transform Frodo into a Halfling Scout or Halfling Rogue depending on game state.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2023

Series

Tales of Middle-earth Promos

Card Number

#18s

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Dmitry Burmak

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{W}

Type

Legendary Creature — Halfling Citizen

Power / Toughness

1 / 2

Color

W

Card Text

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{W/B}{W/B}: If Frodo is a Citizen, it becomes a Halfling Scout with base power and toughness 2/3 and lifelink. {B}{B}{B}: If Frodo is a Scout, it becomes a Halfling Rogue with "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player loses the game if the Ring has tempted you four or more times this game. Otherwise, the Ring tempts you."

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What is the mana cost of Frodo, Sauron's Bane?

Frodo, Sauron's Bane has a mana cost of {W}, requiring one white mana to cast. Its mana value is 1, making it a low-cost creature to play early in the game.

What creature types does Frodo have?

Frodo is primarily a Legendary Creature — Halfling Citizen. However, its rules text allows it to become a Halfling Scout or a Halfling Rogue under specific conditions during gameplay.

Who illustrated the Tales of Middle-earth Promos 18s card?

The artwork for Frodo, Sauron's Bane (18s) was created by artist Dmitry Burmak. The card is part of the 2023 Tales of Middle-earth Promos set.

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