Sauron's Ransom

Description

Released in 2023 as part of the Tales of Middle-earth Promos, Sauron's Ransom (card number 225s) is a rare instant card designed for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This foil finish version adds a premium aesthetic to the card, appealing to collectors who value the visual distinction of foil treatments in the Middle-earth-themed expansion. The card features artwork by Alex Brock, contributing to the immersive storytelling of the set. In gameplay, Sauron's Ransom costs one blue and one black mana to cast. It forces an opponent to look at the top four cards of your library and divide them into two face-down piles, adding a strategic layer of chance and manipulation to the game. As a key component of the PLTR set code release, this card represents a unique intersection of fantasy lore and competitive mechanics. Collectors often seek out this promo for its thematic relevance to the broader Middle-earth narrative and its distinct foil variant. The combination of the rare rarity, the foil treatment, and the iconic character theme makes it a notable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection focused on this era.