The foil rarity of The Ring Goes South (card 186) from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion.
The Ring Goes South
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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Released in 2023, The Ring Goes South is a distinct sorcery card within the Magic: The Gathering Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion. Carrying the catalog number 186 and set code LTR, this card features the signature of artist Wangjie Li and utilizes a green mana cost of {3}{G}. As a rare foil variant, it offers collectors a shimmering finish that enhances the visual appeal of this fantasy-themed trading card game product. The Ring Goes South functions as a powerful land-acquisition tool, allowing players to reveal cards from their library until they find lands equal to their controlled legendary creatures. These lands enter the battlefield tapped, providing immediate resources while the remaining cards are shuffled back into the library. This mechanic ties directly into the lore of Middle-earth, where the Ring tempts the player to secure vital land resources. For fans of the Lord of the Rings franchise and Magic: The Gathering alike, this card represents a key intersection of beloved storytelling and strategic gameplay. The foil treatment adds a layer of prestige to this release, making it a desirable addition for those building thematic collections or seeking high-quality examples of the LTR set.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
The Ring Goes South
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Wangjie Li
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{G}
Sorcery
G
Card Text
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The Ring tempts you. Then reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal X land cards, where X is the number of legendary creatures you control. Put those land cards onto the battlefield tapped and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.