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The details of Borne Upon a Wind, card #495 from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set. This foil Instant offers powerful flexibility with flash and card draw capabilities.

Borne Upon a Wind

2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth

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Product Overview

Description

Borne Upon a Wind is a distinct foil card identified as number 495 within the 2023 Magic: The Gathering expansion titled The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Designed as an Instant with a mana cost of {1}{U}, this card appeals to players seeking strategic versatility in their decks. The foil treatment adds a premium aesthetic finish to the card, making it a desirable addition for collectors who appreciate the visual quality of modern Magic releases. In gameplay, Borne Upon a Wind provides significant tactical advantages by allowing casters to utilize flash and draw a card. This dual effect enables sudden plays and resource acceleration, fitting seamlessly into blue-based strategies that value tempo and card advantage. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the immersive world-building of the Lord of the Rings theme, bringing epic moments to the tabletop experience. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out specific cards from themed sets like The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth for their narrative connection and design uniqueness. The Lord of the Rings sets have become highly regarded for their faithful adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s lore into the card game’s mechanics. Borne Upon a Wind, with its elegant foil finish and powerful effect, stands out as a notable card within this popular expansion. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your collection, this card offers both functional utility and collectible value. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth continues to attract fans of both Magic and the literary series, creating a vibrant community around these thematic releases. For those interested in the intersection of fantasy literature and card gaming, cards like Borne Upon a Wind represent the core appeal of the product.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2023

Series

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth

Card Number

#495

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Alexander Mokhov

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{1}{U}

Type

Instant

Color

U

Card Text

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You may cast spells this turn as though they had flash. Draw a card.

"I looked on Aragorn and thought how great and terrible a Lord he might have become, had he taken the Ring for himself. Not for naught does Mordor fear him." —Legolas

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FAQ

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What does Borne Upon a Wind do in Magic: The Gathering?

This card allows you to cast other spells with flash this turn and then draws you a card, providing both immediate flexibility and resource gain.

What set is Borne Upon a Wind from?

Borne Upon a Wind is card number 495 from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, released in 2023 for Magic: The Gathering.

Is Borne Upon a Wind a foil card?

Yes, this product refers to the foil version of Borne Upon a Wind, which features a reflective finish distinct from the nonfoil print run.

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