Moria Marauder

Description

The Moria Marauder (LTR 589) is a two-mana Red Creature — Goblin Warrior from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering expansion The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Designed by Andrea Piparo, this Rare card brings a classic Goblin archetype to the Middle-earth theme with a distinct mechanical identity. As a low-cost threat, it offers immediate board presence while providing scalable value through its unique triggered ability. The card’s power lies in its combination of double strike and a library-rewriting effect. When Moria Marauder deals combat damage to a player, it allows the controller to exile the top card of their library and play it that turn. This mechanic enables unexpected bursts of value, allowing players to deploy high-impact spells or additional creatures from their deck immediately after combat. This synergy makes the card a flexible tool for aggressive strategies that need to maintain pressure while finding answers. Collectors of the Tales of Middle-earth set appreciate Moria Marauder for its faithful representation of the chaotic Goblin warriors found in the depths of Moria. The card’s rules text captures the relentless nature of these creatures, turning combat damage into a resource-generating engine. With a mana value of only two, Moria Marauder fits seamlessly into various Red-based archetypes. Its ability to exile and play cards from the top of the library adds a layer of strategic depth, rewarding players who can leverage its combat damage effectively. Whether you are completing your Tales of Middle-earth collection or looking for a versatile creature in your deck, this card delivers both thematic flavor and mechanical utility.