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Identify this Magic: The Gathering card from the 2023 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set by its foil finish and unique board-clearing sorcery effect.

The Battle of Bywater

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

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Product Overview

Description

The Battle of Bywater is a distinct foil rare sorcery card from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering expansion, The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Carrying the card number 453, this card serves as a powerful white spell designed to shift board positions dramatically. With a mana cost of three, it offers efficient removal capabilities that resonate with players building thematic decks centered on the lore of Middle-earth. The card’s effect destroys all creatures with power three or greater, making it a strategic tool against aggressive or heavy-hitting strategies. Following this mass removal, the card creates Food tokens for each creature you control, providing substantial life gain and resource advantage. This dual function allows players to stabilize their position while gaining momentum for future plays. The design reflects the pivotal Hobbit victory, capturing the narrative tension of the conflict through its mechanical impact on the game board. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out foil versions of cards from the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set due to their visual appeal and connection to the beloved fantasy franchise. The foil treatment adds a layer of prestige to the card, distinguishing it from non-foil prints while maintaining the same gameplay function. Whether used in competitive play or collected for its thematic significance, this card represents a key intersection of mechanics and storytelling. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, The Battle of Bywater offers a compelling blend of strategic utility and narrative depth. Its role in clearing the board and generating resources makes it a versatile addition to white-based strategies. The card’s identity is firmly rooted in the 2023 release, appealing to those who appreciate the detailed world-building and mechanical innovation introduced in the Tales of Middle-earth series.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2023

Series

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth

Card Number

#453

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Tomas Duchek

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{1}{W}{W}

Type

Sorcery

Color

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.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost of The Battle of Bywater?

The Battle of Bywater has a mana cost of one generic mana and two white mana, totaling three mana. This makes it a relatively low-cost removal spell within the Magic: The Gathering framework.

How does the food token generation work on this card?

After destroying all creatures with power three or greater, you create a Food token for each creature you control. Each Food token can be sacrificed for three life, providing significant resource recovery.

Which set does this card belong to?

This card is part of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, released in 2023. It carries the card number 453 and is classified as a rare foil sorcery.

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