The Battle of Bywater, card number 453 from the 2023 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set for Magic: The Gathering.
The Battle of Bywater
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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Released in 2023 as part of the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, The Battle of Bywater (card number 453) serves as a pivotal white sorcery for Magic: The Gathering collectors. This card allows players to clear the board of threats by destroying all creatures with power 3 or greater, while simultaneously generating Food tokens based on the caster’s remaining forces. Designed by artist Tomas Duchek, the card captures the intense momentum of the Battle of Bywater, reflecting the strategic depth of the Middle-earth narrative within the TCG framework. For enthusiasts of the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion, this card represents a key piece of the white mana identity, offering both thematic resonance and mechanical utility. Collectors often seek this release to complete their set portfolios or to integrate its board-clearing capabilities into their decks. The unique interaction between destruction and resource generation makes The Battle of Bywater a memorable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. The card’s mana cost of {1}{W}{W} ensures it is accessible yet impactful, striking a balance that appeals to a wide range of players. As part of the growing LTR series, it remains a significant entry for those tracking the evolution of the franchise within the card game.
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The Battle of Bywater
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Tomas Duchek
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}{W}
Sorcery
W
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Destroy all creatures with power 3 or greater. Then create a Food token for each creature you control. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")
The Tooks marched in with Pippin at their head. Merry now had enough sturdy Hobbitry to deal with the ruffians.
