The Fall of Gil-galad is a rare Saga enchantment from the 2023 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, featuring distinct lore-driven mechanics.
Fall of Gil-galad
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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The Fall of Gil-galad card is a notable addition to the Magic: The Gathering Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth collection released in 2023. Assigned card number 165, this Rare enchantment belongs to the Saga subtype, a unique game mechanic that unfolds its effects over several turns as lore counters are added. Designed by Craig Elliott, the card captures the epic scale of Middle-earth conflicts within the structured rules of the trading card game. As a Saga, this card enters the battlefield with a counter and receives another after each of your draw steps, progressing through three distinct chapters. The first chapter allows you to scry two, offering strategic card selection early in the game. The second chapter places two +1/+1 counters on a target creature you control, enhancing its power and toughness for combat. The final chapter is particularly impactful, granting a creature the ability to draw two cards when it dies, followed by the creature fighting another target creature until end of turn. The combination of card advantage, creature enhancement, and aggressive combat options makes it a flexible piece for various deck strategies. Whether you are building a thematic Middle-earth deck or seeking a powerful enchantment with long-term impact, this card offers significant utility. The Fall of Gil-galad stands as a testament to the intricate design of the Saga mechanic, providing a dynamic experience that rewards careful planning and resource management.
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Fall of Gil-galad
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Craig Elliott
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}
Enchantment — Saga
G
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(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.) I — Scry 2. II — Put two +1/+1 counters on target creature you control. III — Until end of turn, target creature you control gains "When this creature dies, draw two cards." Then that creature fights up to one other target creature.
