A-The One Ring is a Mythic Rare Legendary Artifact from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, featuring complex burden mechanics.
A-The One Ring
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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The A-The One Ring card stands as one of the most iconic pieces within Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion. As a Mythic Rare Legendary Artifact, this card (A-246) captures the essence of the story's central object while introducing unique strategic depth to the tabletop game. Designed by artist Veli Nyström, the card appeals to both fantasy enthusiasts and competitive players looking to integrate powerful artifacts into their decks. The card’s design revolves around a risk-reward mechanic centered on burden counters. When played, it provides immediate protection against all threats for a turn, allowing the player to establish a strong board presence. However, maintaining its power requires careful management. At the start of each turn, the controller loses life for every burden counter on the Ring. By paying mana and tapping the card, players can add burden counters to draw additional cards, turning a potential liability into a formidable card-drawing engine. This balance makes it a favorite for collectors who appreciate intricate game design and thematic consistency. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, collecting cards from the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set offers a chance to own pieces of a beloved literary franchise translated into a dynamic trading card format. The Mythic Rare rarity ensures that this card is a standout addition to any collection, representing the pinnacle of power and prestige within the set. Whether used for casual play or competitive tournaments, A-The One Ring remains a staple for those seeking to master the complexities of artifact-based strategies in The curated marketplace.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Card Number
#A-246
Featured Subject
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Featured
A-The One Ring
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Veli Nyström
Card Stock
English
{4}
Legendary Artifact
Card Text
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Indestructible When The One Ring enters, if you cast it, you gain protection from everything until your next turn. At the beginning of your upkeep, you lose 1 life for each burden counter on The One Ring. {1}, {T}: Put a burden counter on The One Ring, then draw a card for each burden counter on The One Ring.
