The Battle of Bywater (Card #453), a rare foil Sorcery from the 2023 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set.
The Battle of Bywater
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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The Battle of Bywater, designated as card number 453 in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion, offers a distinct mechanical profile for players and collectors alike. This white mana Sorcery features a mana cost of {1}{W}{W} and serves as a powerful board-clearing tool. Its effect destroys all creatures with power 3 or greater, followed by the creation of Food tokens for each creature you control, providing significant life gain potential through token sacrifices. For collectors, this card is notable for its foil finish, which enhances its visual appeal within the LTR set. The artwork, created by Tomas Duchek, brings the iconic Hobbit conflict to life, capturing the intensity of the skirmish described in the flavor text. As a key component of the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth series, this card bridges the gap between deep strategic gameplay and the rich narrative lore of J.R.R. Tolkien's universe.
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Card Details
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The Battle of Bywater
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Tomas Duchek
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}{W}
Sorcery
W
Card Text
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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.