The 2023 Rise of the Witch-king card from Magic: The Gathering's The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, featuring a potent black-green sorcery effect.
Rise of the Witch-king
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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Rise of the Witch-king serves as a formidable black-green sorcery within Magic: The Gathering's 2023 expansion, The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Carrying the card number 672 and classified as an Uncommon rarity, this spell costs four mana to cast, requiring two generic mana alongside one black and one green mana source. The card's primary effect demands that each player sacrifice a creature of their choice. This shared cost creates a moment of strategic tension, forcing difficult decisions from both opponents and the caster. If the player successfully sacrifices a creature, they gain the ability to return another permanent card from their graveyard to the battlefield. This recursive capability makes Rise of the Witch-king a valuable asset for decks focused on resource management and board control, offering a significant advantage in extended games. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, this piece represents a tangible connection to the rich narrative of Middle-earth. The card is illustrated by Andrea Piparo, bringing the artist's vision to life within the set's distinct visual framework. It appeals to fans who appreciate both the strategic depth of the Trading Card Game and the immersive storytelling of the franchise. Whether used in constructed formats or casual play, Rise of the Witch-king offers a unique intersection of fantasy lore and competitive mechanics. By focusing on catalog-level facts, collectors can appreciate the card's identity and role within the larger set without concern for specific inventory conditions. This approach ensures that information remains accurate and relevant for all copies of the card, regardless of their individual preservation states. The card stands as a testament to the enduring popularity of both the game and the literary source material.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Rise of the Witch-king
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Andrea Piparo
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{G}
Sorcery
B, G
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Each player sacrifices a creature of their choice. If you sacrificed a creature this way, you may return another permanent card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
In rode the Lord of the Nazgûl, under the archway that no enemy ever yet had passed, and all fled before his face.








