Its combination of accessibility, thematic appeal, and upgrade potential makes it a standout choice for both new and experienced players
Obviously a very powerful card with very swingy life gaining potential who's only real weakness is having no useful impact if immediately killed
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The free folk of Middle-earth won't stand a chance
The original design must remain, and amusingly, that means including some accidental errors from the game's very first print run
