# 2023 Magic: The Gathering The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #288

> The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth foil mythic rare card featuring Sauron, the Lidless Eye.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2023
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- **Card number**: #288
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Released in 2023 as card number 288, Sauron, the Lidless Eye is a standout mythic rare from the Magic: The Gathering Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set. This Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror features a mana cost of {3}{B}{R} and boasts a power and toughness of 4/4. The card’s abilities allow players to seize control of an opponent's creature upon entering the battlefield, granting it haste, while a separate activation provides a powerful boost to your own creatures and deals damage to opponents.

The foil treatment adds a premium aesthetic to the 2023 release, making it a desirable addition for those building their Magic: The Gathering collections. Whether you are a fan of the Middle-earth lore or a competitive player, this mythic rare card represents a significant piece of the franchise's TCG history. Its distinct black and red color identity and unique creature types make it a focal point for any Sauron-themed deck or set completion project.

## FAQ

### What are the abilities of Sauron, the Lidless Eye in Magic: The Gathering?

When Sauron, the Lidless Eye enters the battlefield, you can gain control of a target creature an opponent controls until end of turn, untapping it and giving it haste. You can also pay {1}{B}{R} to give your creatures +2/+0 and cause each opponent to lose 2 life.

### What set and rarity is Sauron, the Lidless Eye from?

This card is from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. It is a mythic rare card, identified as card number 288 in the set.

### What is the mana cost and type of Sauron, the Lidless Eye?

Sauron, the Lidless Eye is a Legendary Creature — Avatar Horror with a mana cost of {3}{B}{R} and a mana value of 5. It has a power and toughness of 4/4.

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