The identity and mechanics of Gollum, Scheming Guide (292) from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Lord of the Rings expansion.
Gollum, Scheming Guide
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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Gollum, Scheming Guide (card number 292) stands as a distinct fixture within the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. As a rare legendary creature of the Halfling Horror type, this card captures the complex duality of the character through its unique gameplay mechanics. The design, illustrated by Dmitry Burmak, presents a mana cost of {1}{B} and a power/toughness of 2/1, making it a manageable addition to black-aligned strategies. The card’s ability introduces a psychological layer to combat: when Gollum attacks, players examine the top two cards of their library and place them back in any order. An opponent then guesses whether the top card is a land or nonland. A correct guess stops the attack, while an incorrect guess allows the draw of a card and unblockable damage. This interplay of risk and reward makes Gollum, Scheming Guide a compelling choice for collectors focusing on the Tales of Middle-earth subset. For those building their Magic: The Gathering collections, this release offers a tangible connection to the beloved fantasy narrative, blending strategic depth with thematic storytelling. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their set of legendary creatures or to appreciate the artistic interpretation of such a pivotal figure in the lore.
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Gollum, Scheming Guide
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Dmitry Burmak
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Legendary Creature — Halfling Horror
2 / 1
B
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Whenever Gollum attacks, look at the top two cards of your library, put them back in any order, then choose land or nonland. An opponent guesses whether the top card of your library is the chosen kind. Reveal that card. If they guessed right, remove Gollum from combat. Otherwise, you draw a card and Gollum can't be blocked this turn.