War of the Last Alliance is a Saga enchantment from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Lord of the Rings expansion, featuring legendary creature search and double strike capabilities.
War of the Last Alliance
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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Description
War of the Last Alliance, designated as card number 36 in the 2023 release of Magic: The Gathering: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, is a white Enchantment — Saga that bridges fantasy lore with strategic gameplay. Created by artist Alexander Forssberg, this rare card utilizes the Saga mechanic to unfold a narrative over three chapters, rewarding players who invest mana into its progression. As the saga enters the battlefield and during each subsequent turn, it places lore counters that eventually trigger powerful effects tied to the epic conflict between free peoples and Sauron's forces. The card’s design encourages careful resource management, allowing players to search their library for a legendary creature card and reveal it to their hand during the initial chapters. This ability supports deck-building strategies focused on summoning key heroes from the Middle-earth universe. By the final chapter, War of the Last Alliance grants double strike to creatures you control until end of turn, offering a decisive moment to shift the board state. For enthusiasts of trading card games, this card represents a significant piece of the Tales of Middle-earth expansion. Its unique mechanics and iconic subject matter make it a standout addition to any collection dedicated to the intersection of fantasy literature and strategic card play. Whether used in casual games or competitive formats, War of the Last Alliance offers a compelling experience for those who appreciate the rich history of Magic: The Gathering and its collaborations with literary classics.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
War of the Last Alliance
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Alexander Forssberg
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}
Enchantment — Saga
W
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(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.) I, II — Search your library for a legendary creature card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. III — Creatures you control gain double strike until end of turn. The Ring tempts you.
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What type of card is War of the Last Alliance?
War of the Last Alliance is an Enchantment — Saga card from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. It has a mana cost of {3}{W} and a mana value of 4.
What abilities does War of the Last Alliance have?
As a Saga, War of the Last Alliance adds lore counters as it enters and during your draw steps. Its chapters allow you to search for a legendary creature and later grant double strike to your creatures until end of turn.
Who illustrated War of the Last Alliance?
The card was illustrated by Alexander Forssberg. It is card number 36 in the LTR set and is classified as a Rare rarity.
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