{"product_id":"deceive-the-messenger-universes-beyond-the-lord-of-the-rings-tales-of-middle-earth-near-mint-foil","title":"Deceive the Messenger (Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth) Near Mint Foil","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhispers of Deception\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the world of \u003cb\u003eMagic: The Gathering\u003c\/b\u003e, cunning strategies reign supreme, and \u003ci\u003eDeceive the Messenger\u003c\/i\u003e perfectly embodies the art of subterfuge. This clever Instant casts a shadow over the battlefield, imposing a potent -3\/-0 penalty on an opposing creature until the end of turn. The beauty of this card lies not just in its immediate effect, but also in its ability to amass strength through its Amass mechanic, putting you in control of an army of Orcs. Picture the battlefield as you rally your forces, bolstering your ranks with a 0\/0 black Orc Army token when the time is right. \n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy including \u003ci\u003eDeceive the Messenger\u003c\/i\u003e in your deck, you not only gain a formidable tool for defense but also a means to establish dominance. Consider pairing it with cards that benefit from creature removal or those that thrive on having a larger board state, such as \u003ci\u003eGrave Pact\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eArmy of the Damned\u003c\/i\u003e. With its rich lore and strategic versatility, this card is a delightful addition to any player looking to weave a web of intrigue in their games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCard Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMana Cost:\u003c\/b\u003e {1}{U}\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCard Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Instant\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubtypes:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCard Text \/ Rules Text (Printed):\u003c\/b\u003e Target creature gets -3\/-0 until end of turn. Amass Orcs 1. (Put a +1\/+1 counter on an Army you control. If you don’t control an Army, create a 0\/0 black Orc Army creature token first.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower \/ Toughness:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLoyalty:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your game with this Near Mint Foil version, a true treasure for any collector or competitor! Don't miss out on adding this unique piece to your Magic arsenal.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Journey’s End Games","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":42559285887132,"sku":"CGS-P9FE-ZWZEGRR","price":0.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/7328\/3467\/files\/9e25d26c1b8879860da970ac06d45d9c_668e1698-2aa8-4b4b-8c76-469ab56878fa.jpg?v=1688852443","url":"https:\/\/journeysendgames.com\/products\/deceive-the-messenger-universes-beyond-the-lord-of-the-rings-tales-of-middle-earth-near-mint-foil","provider":"Journey’s End Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}