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Dawn of a New Age is a Mythic Rare Enchantment from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Lord of the Rings set, featuring a unique counter-based mechanic.

Dawn of a New Age

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

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Product Overview

Description

Dawn of a New Age, card number 456, stands as a significant Mythic Rare Enchantment within the 2023 Magic: The Gathering The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion. Designed by Anato Finnstark, this card brings a distinct strategic layer to the game through its innovative counter system. As a white mana Enchantment with a mana value of two, it offers a powerful resource advantage that appeals to collectors and players alike. The card’s mechanics revolve around hope counters. When played, it enters the battlefield with a number of hope counters equal to the creatures you control. During your end step, you remove one counter to draw a card, creating a steady stream of card advantage. Once the last counter is removed, the enchantment is sacrificed, and you gain four life, providing both card selection and life total stability. This dual benefit makes it a compelling piece for any Magic: The Gathering collection. For collectors, the Mythic Rare designation underscores its importance and scarcity within the set. Tolkien’s lore into the Magic: The Gathering universe. Dawn of a New Age represents a key component of this crossover, blending fantasy storytelling with intricate gameplay. Whether you are building a deck or expanding your collection of rare cards, this enchantment offers both aesthetic and mechanical appeal. The card’s design and rules text reflect the high production values of the Magic: The Gathering brand. Its status as a Mythic Rare makes it a sought-after item for those who appreciate the strategic depth and thematic richness of the Lord of the Rings set. Collectors often seek out such cards to complete their sets or to utilize in gameplay, making Dawn of a New Age a valuable addition to any enthusiast’s library.

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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

#456

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Mythic Rare

Artist

Anato Finnstark

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{W}

Type

Enchantment

Color

W

Card Text

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This enchantment enters with a hope counter on it for each creature you control. At the beginning of your end step, remove a hope counter from this enchantment. If you do, draw a card. Then if this enchantment has no hope counters on it, sacrifice it and you gain 4 life.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost of Dawn of a New Age?

Dawn of a New Age has a mana cost of one white mana and one generic mana, totaling a mana value of two.

What rarity is Dawn of a New Age in the Lord of the Rings set?

It is a Mythic Rare card, numbered 456, in the Magic: The Gathering The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion.

How does the hope counter mechanic work on this card?

The enchantment enters with hope counters based on your creature count. You remove one counter each end step to draw a card, and when the last counter is removed, you sacrifice it and gain four life.

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