Gollum's Guide to Winning
Meet Smeagol, Helpful Guide, a legendary creature that embodies both cunning and strategy. As a Halfling Horror, he’s not just here to lend a hand—he’s here to lead you to victory. With a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, Smeagol’s unique ability triggers at the beginning of your end step, allowing you to tempt your opponents with the lure of the Ring. If a creature has met its demise under your control, you can unleash the Ring’s power, giving you that extra edge in card advantage.
Imagine the synergy when you pair Smeagol with cards like Grave Pact or Dictate of Erebos. Their effects ensure that your opponents are constantly paying the price for their actions, while Smeagol guides you through the depths of your strategy, turning each loss into an opportunity. Whether you’re building a deck focused on creature sacrifice or just looking to exploit that sweet card advantage, Smeagol is a must-have ally who brings a twist of lore along with his gameplay prowess.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{B}{B}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Legendary, Halfling Horror
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): At the beginning of your end step, if a creature died under your control this turn, the Ring tempts you.
Whenever the Ring tempts you, target opponent reveals cards from the top of their library until they reveal a land card. Put that card onto the battlefield tapped under your control and the rest into their graveyard.
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Power / Toughness: 4/2