Pippin, Hobbit of Some Intelligence (1R307)

Pippin, Friend to Frodo (1C306)

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Power According to His Stature (1R308)

	Set:		Fellowship of the Ring
	Kind:		Free Peoples
	Culture:		Shire
	Twilight:		1
	Card Type:		Companion • Hobbit
	Strength:		3
	Vitality:		4
	Signet:		Gandalf
	Game Text:		When you play Pippin, remove a burden or wound from a companion.
	Lore:		“‘Anyway, you need people of intelligence on this sort of mission... quest... thing.'”
	Rarity:		R
	Notes:		Version: *.
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General Strategy

This is the most versatile version of Pippin for Fellowship Block, as he can essentially serve as a both a cannon fodder companion (Like Dwarf Guard or Lorien Elf) but can also remove a burden or heal when played. He can also soak up a lot of archery wounds, and can be a useful starting fellowship member for high bidders (Particularly with Boromir if you don’t want to use Merry), as you can bid one more than you normally would. In the later sets, cards such as Warmed Up a Bit and Make Haste were released, which would allow you to play Pippin multiple times (And get this benefit each time).

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strong Versus...

• Archery and Wounding
• Huge minions (Can be sacrificed to protect somebody else)

Weak Versus...

• Swarms
• Cheap minions
• Medium to high strength minions

Rules and Clarifications

• Since this effect occurs automatically whenever Pippin is played, it can be used to remove a burden when Pippin is played in your starting fellowship.

Extra Information

Other Versions of Pippin

• Brave Decoy (P)
• Friend to Frodo
• Mr. Took
• Just a Nuisance
• Woolly-footed Rascal
• Hastiest of All
• Sworn to Service
• Wearer of Black and Silver
• Wearer of Black and Silver (T)
• Guard of Minas Tirith
• Brave Decoy
• The Short One
• In the Bloom of Health
• Steadfast Friend

Other Prints of Pippin, Hobbit of Some Intelligence

• Black Rider