Instant · {W}
Target creature gets +1/+3 and gains flying until end of turn. Untap it.
"How far can you bear me?" asked Gandalf. "Many leagues," said Gwaihir, "but not to the ends of the earth. I was sent to bear tidings, not burdens."
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- {W}
- Type
- Instant
- Artist
- Anthony Devine
- Year
- 2023
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth12/856
Escape from Orthanc
オルサンクからの脱出
Évasion d'Orthanc
Magic: The GatheringcommonNon-foilFoil
Current price · Non-foil€0.07
Prices by printing
| Printing | Cardmarket | TCGplayer |
|---|---|---|
| Non-foil | €0.072 Sept 2026 | $0.122 Sept 2026 |
| Foil | €0.132 Sept 2026 | $0.222 Sept 2026 |
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Attributes
- Number
- 12/856
- Legal in
- Historic, Timeless, Gladiator, Modern, Legacy, Pauper, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Brawl, Competitivebrawl, Paupercommander, Duel, Tlr
- Finishes
- nonfoil, foil
- Printed language
- English
- Release date
- 23 June 2023
- Identifier
- mtg-f4ff3330-dcca-4435-87e7-871be91a68b0
Other printings
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