The 2026 Magic: The Gathering Palantír of Orthanc (#45) is a mythic rare foil legendary artifact from The Hobbit Commander subset, designed by Chris Seaman.
Palantír of Orthanc
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • The Hobbit • Commander
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Palantír of Orthanc is a distinct legendary artifact card numbered 45 in the 2026 Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Commander subset. This mythic rare foil release features artwork by Chris Seaman and serves as a powerful piece of thematic design within the expanded Middle-earth collection. As a key component in Commander format gameplay, this artifact introduces a unique strategic layer through its end-step trigger. The card places an influence counter and allows the controller to scry, while simultaneously offering a risky choice to a target opponent. If the opponent refuses the card draw, the controller mills a number of cards equal to the influence counters, dealing life loss to that player based on the total mana value of the exiled cards. This mechanic makes it a compelling addition for players seeking complex, high-impact interactions. For collectors, the Palantír of Orthanc represents a significant entry in the growing library of The Hobbit-themed Magic products. The mythic rare designation ensures it stands out in any collection, while the foil finish adds a premium tactile quality. Whether you are building a themed deck or expanding your artifact collection, this card offers both aesthetic appeal and mechanical depth.
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Palantír of Orthanc
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Chris Seaman
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}
Legendary Artifact
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At the beginning of your end step, put an influence counter on Palantír of Orthanc and scry 2. Then target opponent may have you draw a card. If that player doesn't, you mill X cards, where X is the number of influence counters on Palantír of Orthanc, and that player loses life equal to the total mana value of those cards.
