Behold the Palantir: Wisdom or Woe?

The Palantir of Orthanc isn’t just a Legendary Artifact; it’s a gateway to foresight and power, embodying the very essence of Middle-earth's strategic gameplay. For only {3}, you can harness its capabilities at the end of your turn, placing an influence counter and scrying 2. But beware! The second part of its ability allows you to test your opponent’s resolve by forcing them to draw a card. If they can’t, you’ll revel in milled cards equal to the number of influence counters on the Palantir. Timing and strategy are crucial—will you use it to strengthen your own position or to undermine your adversaries?

In decks built around manipulation and control, this card shines, synergizing well with cards like Thoughtseize and Mesmeric Orb. With its unique ability to influence the game from the shadows, the Palantir is a must-have for any serious collector or strategist. Will you wield its power wisely, or will it lead you to treachery?

Card Details:

• Mana Cost: {3}
• Card Type: Artifact
• Subtypes: Legendary
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): At the beginning of your end step, put an influence counter on Palantír of Orthanc and scry 2. Then target opponent may reveal a card. If that player doesn’t, you mill X cards, where X is the number of influence counters on Palantír of Orthanc, and that player loses life equal to the total mana value of those cards.
• Power / Toughness: N/A
• Loyalty: N/A