The Press the Enemy (LTR 516) is a rare blue instant from Magic: The Gathering’s 2023 Lord of the Rings expansion, offering a unique spell-swap mechanic.
Press the Enemy
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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Collectors of fantasy-themed TCGs will appreciate the Press the Enemy card, cataloged as number 516 in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set, The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. This blue instant card, illustrated by Valera Lutfullina, features a mana cost of {2}{U}{U} and serves as a strategic tool for players looking to manipulate the board state. The card allows you to return a target spell or nonland permanent controlled by an opponent to its owner's hand. Uniquely, this effect enables you to cast an instant or sorcery spell from your hand with an equal or lesser mana value without paying its mana cost, providing significant value for blue-based strategies. As a rare card within the LTR expansion, it holds a distinct place for enthusiasts building decks centered around the rich lore of Middle-earth. The inclusion of flavor text referencing the reforged blade adds narrative depth, appealing to fans who value both gameplay utility and thematic immersion. For those tracking the release, this card represents a key interaction point in the set's magical dynamics, distinguishing it from standard removal spells through its ability to enable further spellcasting.
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Card Details
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Featured
Press the Enemy
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Valera Lutfullina
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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Return target spell or nonland permanent an opponent controls to its owner's hand. You may cast an instant or sorcery spell with equal or lesser mana value from your hand without paying its mana cost.
"I showed the blade reforged to him. He is not so mighty yet that he is above fear."