The details of Claim the Precious, card #81 from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set. This Black sorcery is a staple for thematic deck builders.
Claim the Precious
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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Claim the Precious, designated as card number 81 in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion, offers a distinct gameplay experience for collectors and players alike. Created by artist Artur Treffner, this common rarity card belongs to the Black mana color identity and carries a mana value of three. As a sorcery, it provides a direct interaction tool that allows a player to destroy a target creature on the battlefield. The card’s design and text draw heavily from the literary source material, capturing the pervasive influence of the One Ring. The printed rules text introduces a unique temptation mechanic: after destroying the target, the Ring tempts you. This flavor text, attributed to Gandalf, highlights the moral weight carried by characters in the narrative, adding depth to the mechanical effect. For collectors focusing on the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, this card represents a tangible connection to the epic saga’s themes of power and corruption. Collectors often seek out cards from this expansion for their detailed artwork and faithful adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set has become a significant addition to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game landscape, appealing to fans of both the franchise and the game itself. Claim the Precious serves as a functional and thematic piece within this collection, embodying the dark allure central to the storyline. Its straightforward yet impactful ability makes it a recognizable card for those who appreciate the intersection of fantasy literature and strategic gameplay. Whether you are building a themed deck or simply expanding your library, this card offers a compelling entry point into the rich world of Middle-earth through The catalog.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Claim the Precious
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Artur Treffner
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
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Destroy target creature. The Ring tempts you.
"I think it is a sad story, and it might have happened to others, even to some Hobbits that I have known." —Gandalf








