MagicThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Deceive the Messenger — The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #47
Deceive the Messenger is a common Instant from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (2023), collector number 47, illustrated by Tomas Duchek.
Deceive the Messenger price
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Card details
- Number
- 47
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- {U}
- Colour
- Blue
- Illustrator
- Tomas Duchek
- Released
- 23 June 2023
What Deceive the Messenger does
Target creature gets -3/-0 until end of turn.
Amass Orcs 1. (Put a +1/+1 counter on an Army you control. It's also an Orc. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token first.)
Format legality
Other printings of Deceive the Messenger
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 498 |  Deceive the Messenger Instant | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 2023 | Common | $0.27 |
All 2 Deceive the Messenger printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Deceive the Messenger from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth worth?
About €0.05 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €0.14 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Deceive the Messenger are there?
2 English paper printings, from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth to The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. The cheapest right now is the The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth printing.
Is Deceive the Messenger legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Deceive the Messenger (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth)?
Tomas Duchek.
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