This 2023 Magic: The Gathering foil card features the legendary instant Isildur's Fateful Strike from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set.
Isildur's Fateful Strike
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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The 2023 release of Magic: The Gathering's The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth brought a rich expansion to the collectible card game market, and card number 767 stands out as a key piece for enthusiasts. Isildur's Fateful Strike is a legendary instant card that captures a pivotal moment from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium. With a mana cost of {2}{B}{B} and a mana value of 4, this black card offers strategic depth for players who enjoy controlling the board state through impactful removal and resource denial. Collector appeal for this product lies in its thematic integration and foil finish. The card's text allows you to destroy a target creature, with an additional effect that exiles cards from the opponent's hand if they hold more than four. This mechanic reflects the narrative weight of Isildur's challenge against Sauron, adding flavor to gameplay. The rare foil treatment enhances its visual presence, making it a desirable addition for those building themed collections or completing the Tales of Middle-earth set. Whether you are investing in TCG assets or seeking to complete your Middle-earth roster, this card represents a significant entry in the 2023 catalog.
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Isildur's Fateful Strike
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
John Di Giovanni
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{B}{B}
Legendary Instant
B
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(You may cast a legendary instant only if you control a legendary creature or planeswalker.) Destroy target creature. If its controller has more than four cards in hand, they exile cards from their hand equal to the difference.
Isildur cut the Ring from Sauron's hand with the hilt-shard of his father's sword, and Sauron himself was overthrown.