The One Ring is a legendary artifact card from the 2023 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion, featuring a foil finish and mythic rare status.
The One Ring
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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The One Ring, card number 697, stands as a centerpiece in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Illustrated by Veli Nyström, this mythic rare legendary artifact carries a mana cost of four and offers unique gameplay mechanics involving burden counters. When played, it grants protection from everything until the owner's next turn, though maintaining it requires sacrificing life to draw cards. For collectors, this foil version of The One Ring represents the pinnacle of the set's design, capturing the allure and danger of the iconic object. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion brought Tolkien's lore to the Magic: The Gathering platform, appealing to both fantasy enthusiasts and competitive players. This card number is highly sought after for its powerful abilities and thematic significance. Whether you are building a themed collection or looking to add a powerful artifact to your deck, this card holds a special place in the Magic: The Gathering universe. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth continues to be a favorite among fans, and The One Ring remains a key component for those who appreciate deep strategic play and rich narrative integration. Adding this foil mythic rare to your collection ensures you have one of the most recognizable and impactful cards from the series.
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The One Ring
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Veli Nyström
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}
Legendary Artifact
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Indestructible When The One Ring enters, if you cast it, you gain protection from everything until your next turn. At the beginning of your upkeep, you lose 1 life for each burden counter on The One Ring. {T}: Put a burden counter on The One Ring, then draw a card for each burden counter on The One Ring.