Underrated MTG LOTR Card Overperforms in Major Format!
Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth brought a ton of great cards to various formats. Besides being a set that was dominated by flavor, the set also created multiple multi-format staples. Cards like and have immersed themselves into the worlds of Modern and Legacy. has become a Pauper staple as a solid, versatile piece […]
$40 LOTR Card Repeatedly Missing from Major MTG Product!
Given the hype around the Lord of the Rings set, it’s safe to assume that a lot of people ordered regular Bundles and Gift Bundles alike. While there was some speculation that the Gift Bundle might be a good spot for the serialized copy of to be packaged in, that unique card has already been […]
MTG Lord of the Rings Limited Has Massive Balancing Problems!
Early looks at data for Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Limited has revealed a disturbing correlation. Unfortunately, players have had a number of unbalanced Limited formats in recent history. Gruul’s Dominance in Phyrexia: All Will Be One, for example, created an incredibly unbalanced format that was, otherwise, overtly aggressive. While I personally enjoy […]
New MTG Typal Deck Drives Bulk Rare Prices to Obscene Heights!
One of the biggest financial stories of the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set is definitely the Nazgul. Its quite rare for an uncommon MTG card that one can open in Draft packs to see such vested financial interest. Even though I personally thought the hype around a collectible uncommon would have passed […]
LOTR Flavor Win Becomes Multi-Format Threat!
The Lord of the Rings set was a hot commodity from the start. Between the hunt for the serialized copy of the One Ring and the power level of cards like the and in general, Lord of the Rings product has been in high demand. The set is extremely flavorful, and it’s clear this set […]
A Guide on How to Draft the Worst Color in MTG Lord of the Rings
Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth has been out for quite some time now. While it hasn’t quite been a month since the set’s prerelease date, players have had ample amounts of time to digest the set’s Limited format. This is the best opportunity, in an MTG lens, to immerse yourself in Tolkien’s lore […]
Top 10 Most Expensive Cards in an LOTR Collector Booster!
Without a doubt, the biggest thing making headlines from the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Magic set is the existence of a two-million dollar trading card. This Willy Wonka-like Golden ticket is so popular that it has entered mainstream media. Massive streamers like xQc joined the hunt for The One Ring, opening up […]
Common LOTR Cycle Elevates Mana Fixing Across Formats!
Landcycling cards are nothing new to MTG. Back in Alara Reborn, cards like were known for their versatility. While the card is relatively inefficient and has lower power level than many cards with similar mana costs, the ability to cycle the card away to search for a Plains or Forest made the card better than […]
MTG Lord of the Rings Starter Kit Card Sees 400% Increase!
The One Ring has been found! This occasion is indeed momentous, but it has, once again, thrown the secondary market into turmoil. Collector Booster boxes have dropped and rebounded at a net deficit since The One Ring’s discovery and, while we do not truly know how this is impacting the supply and demand relationship of […]
LOTR Cards Break Potentially Problematic Archetype
Four color decks featuring are nothing new to Modern. The strategy of utilizing to help fix your colors for and generate a consistent flow of mana into the late game is a strong strategy. However, thanks to two specific Lord of the Rings cards, the deck now has an even stronger late game and has […]