This 2023 foil mythic rare card from the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set features The Watcher in the Water, a 9/9 Legendary Kraken with powerful Tentacle token generation.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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The Watcher in the Water card, numbered 734z, is a standout mythic rare foil from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion. This Legendary Creature — Kraken boasts a formidable 9/9 power and toughness, making it a significant presence on the battlefield. Its unique mechanics center on stun counters and tentacle tokens, offering a distinct strategic experience for players who enjoy controlling the game flow. When this card enters the battlefield, it arrives tapped with nine stun counters. These counters interact with untapping phases, removing one counter instead of allowing the creature to untap normally. This mechanic adds a layer of complexity to board states, particularly when facing other large permanents. The card also generates value through card draw; whenever you draw a card during an opponent's turn, you create a 1/1 blue Tentacle creature token. These tokens serve as both blockers and sacrificial fodder for the card's second ability. Whenever a Tentacle you control dies, you can untap up to one target Kraken and put a stun counter on up to one target nonland permanent. This synergy allows for powerful board wipes and tempo swings, making the card a versatile tool in blue decks. The foil treatment enhances the card's visual appeal, catching the light and adding prestige to any collection. Tolkien's epic narrative. The artist Pedro Correa brings this legendary sea monster to life, capturing the essence of the Middle-earth lore within the Magic: The Gathering framework. This product represents a key piece for enthusiasts looking to complete their LTR collection or build competitive blue decks centered around token strategies and board control.
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The Watcher in the Water
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Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Pedro Correa
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{U}{U}
Legendary Creature — Kraken
9 / 9
U
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The Watcher in the Water enters tapped with nine stun counters on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.) Whenever you draw a card during an opponent's turn, create a 1/1 blue Tentacle creature token. Whenever a Tentacle you control dies, untap up to one target Kraken and put a stun counter on up to one target nonland permanent.
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