The 2023 Mythic Rare sorcery Shadow of the Enemy (#424) from Magic: The Gathering's Lord of the Rings set, featuring powerful graveyard exile mechanics.
Shadow of the Enemy
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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The 2023 release Shadow of the Enemy (card #424) stands as a formidable sorcery within the Magic: The Gathering: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion. Designed with a black mana identity and a mana value of six, this Mythic Rare card delivers substantial impact for players and collectors alike. The artwork by Tyler Jacobson brings the thematic weight of Middle-earth to life, capturing the essence of the source material in a collectible format. Mechanically, Shadow of the Enemy offers a potent strategy centered on graveyard recursion. By exiling all creature cards from a target player's graveyard, the card clears the board of potential threats while simultaneously providing a pool of resources. Players can then cast spells from among those exiled cards for as long as they remain in exile, with the added flexibility of spending mana of any type to do so. This versatility makes it a highly sought-after card for decks looking to control the game state while maintaining offensive pressure. Each card serves as a tangible piece of this crossover event, appealing to fans of both franchises. As a Mythic Rare, Shadow of the Enemy represents the pinnacle of rarity within the set, making it a desirable addition to any serious collection. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a library of premium collectibles, this card offers both functional power and aesthetic appeal. The enduring popularity of The Lord of the Rings ensures that cards like Shadow of the Enemy remain relevant in the TCG community. Collectors often seek out high-rarity cards from this era to complete their sets or to invest in pieces with strong thematic resonance. The combination of Tyler Jacobson's artistic contribution and the card's strategic depth makes it a standout item in the Magic: The Gathering catalog. Explore the growing selection of Lord of the Rings cards to find this and other essential pieces for your collection.
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Shadow of the Enemy
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Tyler Jacobson
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Exile all creature cards from target player's graveyard. You may cast spells from among those cards for as long as they remain exiled, and mana of any type can be spent to cast them.












