Saruman of Many Colors

Description

Saruman of Many Colors is a six-mana Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard from the 2026 Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Eternal Commander set. Carrying the card number HOC 75, this Mythic Rare foil print presents the character across white, blue, and black mana identities. The card’s design by artist rk post anchors it within the expanding lore of Middle-earth as translated into the TCG format. As a commander, this card serves as a focal point for decks built around its specific color identity and ability set. Its mana value of six requires careful resource management, but it offers significant strategic depth. The card features a Ward ability that forces opponents to discard enchantments, instants, or sorceries to bypass its protection. This creates an immediate interaction upon entry that tests an opponent’s board state and hand resources. The primary engine of Saruman of Many Colors activates when casting a second spell per turn. This triggers a milling effect that forces each opponent to put cards from their library into their graveyard. Crucially, any cards milled this way are exiled from the graveyard if their mana value is equal to or less than the spell just cast. The controller then copies the exiled card and may cast that copy without paying its mana cost. This interaction allows for powerful replayability and value generation from the graveyard, turning discarded spells into repeatable threats. The card features intricate rules text that allows you to copy exiled spells and mill opponents. The foil treatment enhances its visual presence in any collection. Completing The Hobbit Eternal set requires acquiring this commander variant, making it a key component for set builders. Its unique mechanics offer distinct gameplay opportunities that differ from standard wizards or avatars, providing a fresh strategic layer to multiplayer and competitive formats alike.