Can You Protect Me From Yourself? (3R50)

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Can You Protect Me From Yourself? (3R50) is a Isengard Event from the Realms of the Elf-Lords set.

EN Nonfoil First Edition EN Foil First Edition EN Nonfoil Revision 1 EN Nonfoil Revision 2 DE Nonfoil First Edition DE Foil First Edition FR Nonfoil First Edition FR Foil First Edition IT Nonfoil First Edition IT Foil First Edition ES Nonfoil First Edition ES Foil First Edition PL Nonfoil First Edition PL Foil First Edition

Collection Info Title Can You Protect Me From Yourself? Unique No Collectible Yes Set 3 - Realms of the Elf-lords Rarity R - Rare Card Number 50 Language EN - English Revision 0

Gameplay Info Playable Yes Culture Isengard Side Shadow Card Type Event Twilight Cost 0 Game Text Maneuver: Spot an minion to exhaust Aragorn. The Free Peoples player may add 2 burdens to prevent this.

Translations DE - German Card Name Kannst du mich auch vor dir selbst schützen? Game Text Manöver: Entdecke einen Diener, um Aragorn zu erschöpfen. Der Freie Völker Spieler darf 2 Lastmarken auf den Ringträger legen, um dies zu verhindern. Lore "Wo ist der Ring?“ ES - Spanish Card Name ¿Me Puedes Proteger de ti mismo? Game Text Maniobra: Avista un siervo para dejar exhausto a Aragorn. El jugador de Gentes Libres puede añadir dos cargas para prevenir esto. Lore “¿Dónde está el Anillo?” FR - French Card Name Pouvez-Vous Me Protéger de Vous-Même? Game Text Manœuvre : Désignez un séide pour épuiser Aragorn. Le joueur des Peuples Libres peut ajouter 2 points-fardeau pour prévenir ceci. Lore « “Où est l'Anneau?” » IT - Italian Card Name Puoi Proteggermi da Te Stesso? Game Text Manovra: Avvista un servitore per rendere esausto Aragorn. Il giocatore dei Popoli Liberi può aggiungere 2 segnalini fardello per prevenirlo. Lore “‘Dove si trova l'anello?'” PL - Polish

Technical Info Wiki Base Card ID LOTR-EN03S050.0 TLHH ID LOTR03050 GEMP ID 3_50 LOTRO Hex ID 62 6F DC 02 LOTRO Image ID 03_050

Strategy

Part of the cycle of silver bullet events in Realms of the Elf-Lords, Can You Protect Me From Yourself? is a specific Aragorn, and even more specifically Aragorn’s Bow (1R90) counter.

As Aragorn is the most popular companion in Fellowship Block (with the possible exception of Gandalf), at first sight this event makes sense. A chance to exhaust Aragorn, making him vulnerable to death even with pesky Armor (1C92) on him, is always good. Plus it is a free event you can play or cycle out even with Aragorn off the table. In addition, the burdens could go towards Orthanc Berserker (3R66) exhausting him later instead.

However, this is a view of the card without FOTR's meta taken into consideration. With Narya (3R34) , Sam, Son of Hamfast (1C311) , and Elf-song (1C39) running rampant, there is really no chance of those burdens getting used for anything, making the secondary effect practically useless. On top of that, the primary effect is offset by the fact that Elrond, Herald to Gil-galad (3R13) is popular, and is capable of healing Aragorn in regroup. Plus Aragorn often sports as many as 13 base strength, making him hard to beat.

After FOTR Block, Can You Protect Me From Yourself becomes even more useless. Aragorn becomes less popular as alternatives such as Éomer, Third Marshal of Riddermark (4R267) and Elendil, The Tall (9R+32) became options for powerful tanks in Towers and Movie formats. In addition, Isengard also decreased in popularity in Movie Block and War of the Ring Block. In short, this event is most likely a worthless addition to your deck, better replaced by Bred for Battle (1C121) , Savagery to Match Their Numbers (1R139) , or Palantir of Orthanc .

Strengths and Weaknesses

Synergizes With...

• Orthanc Berserker (3R66)
• Hate (1R250)

Strong Versus...

• Aragorn
• Aragorn’s Bow (1R90)

Weak Versus...

• Sam, Son of Hamfast (1C311)
• Elrond, Herald to Gil-galad (3R13)
• Gandalf, Wise Guide (19P8)