The Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Tales of Middle-earth Promos. This legendary Avatar Rogue restricts opponent land abilities, offering a distinct strategic advantage for collectors and players alike.
Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Tales of Middle-earth Promos
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Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire stands as a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, introduced in 2023 as part of the Tales of Middle-earth Promos set. Designated as card number 229s, this foil release features a Legendary Creature — Avatar Rogue with a mana cost of {2}{U}{B} and a power/toughness of 2/4. The card’s strategic value lies in its unique ability to inhibit opponents by preventing the activation of non-mana abilities on their controlled lands, while allowing any mana type to be used for its own activation. This mechanic creates a powerful control element that appeals to players seeking to disrupt opponent strategies. For collectors, the foil finish adds significant visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. The card's design and mechanics reflect the rich lore of the Middle-earth universe, capturing the essence of Sharkey's tyrannical rule. Whether you are building a themed deck or expanding your collection of rare promotional cards, Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire offers both gameplay utility and collector value.
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Sharkey, Tyrant of the Shire
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Matt Stewart
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{U}{B}
Legendary Creature — Avatar Rogue
2 / 4
B, U
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Activated abilities of lands your opponents control can't be activated unless they're mana abilities. Sharkey has all activated abilities of lands your opponents control except mana abilities. Mana of any type can be spent to activate Sharkey's abilities.