# 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Promos #103s

> Collect the 2023 Tales of Middle-earth Promos Orcish Bowmasters foil card. This Black Orc Archer creature features Flash and triggers damage and amass effects.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2023
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Tales of Middle-earth Promos
- **Card Number**: 103s
- **Featured**: Orcish Bowmasters
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {1}{B}
- **Type**: Creature — Orc Archer
- **Power / Toughness**: 1 / 1
- **Color**: B
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Foil

## Description

This Magic: The Gathering trading card game card features a foil finish and is classified as a Rare creature. As a Black Creature — Orc Archer, the card carries a mana cost of {1}{B} and a mana value of 2. Its type line identifies it as both an Orc and an Archer, which interacts with specific game mechanics involving those creature types. The card’s rules text centers on its Flash ability and a triggered effect. When Orcish Bowmasters enters the battlefield, and whenever an opponent draws a card other than the first one in their draw step, the creature deals 1 damage to any target. Following this damage, the controller amasses 1 Orc. This mechanic allows players to place a +1/+1 counter on an Orc creature they control or create a 1/1 black Orc Warrior creature token. The card has a power and toughness of 1/1, making its impact reliant on its triggered abilities rather than its initial stats. The card features the Orc Archer type and includes the amass ability, which creates Orc tokens. The promotional nature of the card, identified by the PLTR set code, marks it as a distinct variant within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. It appeals to those building orc-themed decks or collecting promotional cards from the Tales of Middle-earth series. The interplay between the damage trigger and the amass ability provides strategic depth, encouraging players to manage card draw timing. This card stands as a notable piece of modern TCG history, offering both collectible value and gameplay utility.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Orcish Bowmasters?

The mana cost is {1}{B}, requiring one generic mana and one black mana. This gives the card a mana value of 2.

### How does the amass mechanic work on this card?

After Orcish Bowmasters deals 1 damage to a target, you may amass 1 Orc. The amass ability allows you to put +1/+1 counters on an Orc you control or create a 1/1 black Orc Warrior creature token.

### What is the card number for this promo in the set?

Orcish Bowmasters is numbered 103s in the 2023 Tales of Middle-earth Promos set. It is a foil Rare creature card.

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