The Haunt of the Dead Marshes is a black Nightmare Elf creature from the 2023 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion, featuring a distinctive foil finish and card number 541.
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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The Haunt of the Dead Marshes card number 541 serves as a strategic addition to Magic: The Gathering decks centered around black mana. Released in 2023 as part of the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion, this common creature is depicted as a Nightmare Elf with a mana value of one. Its gameplay mechanics allow players to scry one upon entering the battlefield, providing early card selection. Additionally, for two black mana, the card can be returned from the graveyard to the battlefield tapped, but only if you control a legendary creature, reflecting the thematic synergy with the Middle-earth saga. This foil version adds visual appeal for collectors who appreciate the shimmering finish on this release. The artwork by Miklós Ligeti complements the eerie atmosphere of the Dead Marshes, making it a memorable piece for fans of both the game and the fantasy genre. Collectors often seek out foil cards for their aesthetic value and the unique way they catch the light, enhancing the display of any binder or collector box. The combination of strategic graveyard recursion and thematic flavor text makes this card a notable entry in the Tales of Middle-earth series.
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Haunt of the Dead Marshes
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Miklós Ligeti
Card Stock
English
Foil
{B}
Creature — Nightmare Elf
1 / 1
B
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When this creature enters, scry 1. {2}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped. Activate only if you control a legendary creature.
"You should not look in when the candles are lit." —Gollum