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LOTR-EN03S067.0
ReprintBaseID
LOTR-EN03S067.0
Title
The Palantir of Orthanc
Subtitle
Set Number
3
Subset
S
SetOrder
67
Rarity
R
Card Number
67
Revision
0
CollInfo
3R67
GEMP_ID
3_67
LOTRO Hex ID
63 70 DC 02
LOTRO Image #
03_067
TLHH Image #
LOTR03067
mLOTRO_ID
Culture
Isengard
Side
Shadow
Card Type
Artifact
Was Physically Printed
yes
Is An Actual Playable Card
yes
SearchTerms
Notes
Lists: EXL, MXL
ID
LOTR-EN03S067.0
Base Card ID
LOTR-EN03S067.0
Subset
S
Revision
0
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Image Filename
LOTR-EN03S067.0_card.jpg
Portrait Filename
LOTR-EN03S067.0_portrait.jpg
Language Code
EN
IsPhysical
yes
IsPlayable
yes
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Is Unique
yes
Title
The Palantír of Orthanc
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Subtypes
Palantir
Twilight Cost
0
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To play, spot an [ISENGARD] minion. Plays to your support area. Shadow: Spot an [ISENGARD] minion and remove (1) to reveal a card at random from the Free Peoples player's hand. Place that card on top of that player's draw deck.
Tagged Game Text
To play, spot an <symbol>isengard</symbol> minion. <keyword>Shadow:</keyword> Spot an <symbol>isengard</symbol> minion and remove <symbol>twilight1</symbol> to reveal a card at random from the Free Peoples player's hand. Place that card on top of that player’s draw deck.
Formatted Game Text
To play, spot an minion.
Shadow: Spot an minion and remove to reveal a card at random from the Free Peoples player's hand. Place that card on top of that player’s draw deck.
Lore
“‘Seven stars and seven stones....'”
Promo Text
Notes
ID
LOTR-EN03E067.1
Base Card ID
LOTR-EN03S067.0
Subset
S
Revision
1
ReleaseDate
2021-03-28
ReleaseNotes
Two main issues with this Palantir: first, it interacts negatively with initiative, and second it slows the game down tremendously while your trolling opponent puts all of your cards back on top of the deck one at a time.
The cost of the action has been increased to 2, and you now must have 2 Isengard minions to even use it. This should avoid most initiative-sensitive manipulations, since Isengard themselves only have Suffered Much Loss (10U35), which is itself expensive. If some game-breaking combo is discovered, however, we'll be back to show this crystal ball who's boss.
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LOTR-EN03E067.1_card.jpg
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Language Code
EN
IsPhysical
no
IsPlayable
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Is Unique
no
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Game Text
To play, spot an [ISENGARD] minion. Plays to your support area. Shadow: Spot 2 [ISENGARD] minions and remove (2) to reveal a card at random from the Free Peoples player's hand. Place that card on top of that player's draw deck.
Tagged Game Text
To play, spot an <symbol>isengard</symbol> minion. <keyword>Shadow:</keyword> Spot 2 <symbol>isengard</symbol> minions and remove <symbol>twilight2</symbol> to reveal a card at random from the Free Peoples player's hand. Place that card on top of that player’s draw deck.
Formatted Game Text
To play, spot an minion.
Shadow: Spot 2 minions and remove to reveal a card at random from the Free Peoples player’s hand. Place that card on top of that player's draw deck.
Lore
Promo Text
Notes
Decipher Notes:
The Palantir of Orthanc – Many people have been calling for this to be added to the X-list for months. In fact, it was highly rumored that it would be added last fall in anticipation of Return of the King and the Initiative mechanic. Why add it now and not then?
Trevor: The Palantir just offered a huge level of control for a player. They were able to control the tempo of the game for their opponent and that is not a good thing. There are a few Initiative strategies out there than can abuse the Palantir and that is something we really want to curb.
What strategies do you think this will open up for the Free Peoples?
Geoff: Supposedly, events will become more playable…so that means event-driven strategies like PATHS Hobbits, all-Dwarven fighting, and All-elven fighting will get a bit of a boost.
Tom: It should free up their ability to include a few more events in their decks. That should open up deck building a little bit, but it is really up to the players to explore exactly what that means.
Trevor: I agree that it should really open deck construction for the Free Peoples player. Not having to worry about the Palantir will be a nice change when building a deck.
ID
LOTR-DE03S067.0
Base Card ID
LOTR-EN03S067.0
Subset
S
Revision
0
ReleaseDate
ReleaseNotes
Image Filename
LOTR-DE03S067.0_card.jpg
Portrait Filename
Language Code
DE
IsPhysical
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Is Unique
Title
Der Palantír von Orthanc
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Tagged Game Text
Entdecke einen <symbol>isengard</symbol> Diener, um diese Karte in deinen Unterstützungsbereich zu spielen. <keyword>Schatten:</keyword> Entdecke einen <symbol>isengard</symbol> Diener und verringere den Einfluss um <symbol>twilight1</symbol>, um eine zufällig ausgewählte Karte von der Hand des Freie Völker Spielers aufzudecken. Lege diese Karte oben auf das Spieldeck des Spielers.
Formatted Game Text
Entdecke einen Diener, um diese Karte in deinen Unterstützungsbereich zu spielen. Schatten: Entdecke einen Diener und verringere den Einfluss um , um eine zufällig ausgewählte Karte von der Hand des Freie Völker Spielers aufzudecken. Lege diese Karte oben auf das Spieldeck des Spielers.
Lore
"... Sieben Sterne und sieben Steine...“
Promo Text
Notes
ID
LOTR-FR03S067.0
Base Card ID
LOTR-EN03S067.0
Subset
S
Revision
0
ReleaseDate
ReleaseNotes
Image Filename
LOTR-FR03S067.0_card.jpg
Portrait Filename
Language Code
FR
IsPhysical
IsPlayable
CollInfo
Is Unique
Title
Le Palantír d'Orthanc
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Tagged Game Text
Pour jouer, désignez un séide <symbol>isengard</symbol>. Ombre : Désignez un séide <symbol>isengard</symbol> et retirez <symbol>twilight1</symbol> pour révéler une carte au hasard de la main du joueur des Peuples Libres. Placez cette carte sur le dessus de la pioche de ce joueur.
Formatted Game Text
Pour jouer, désignez un séide . Ombre : Désignez un séide et retirez pour révéler une carte au hasard de la main du joueur des Peuples Libres. Placez cette carte sur le dessus de la pioche de ce joueur.
Lore
« “Sept étoiles et sept pierres...” »
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Notes
ID
LOTR-IT03S067.0
Base Card ID
LOTR-EN03S067.0
Subset
S
Revision
0
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Image Filename
LOTR-IT03S067.0_card.jpg
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Language Code
IT
IsPhysical
IsPlayable
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Title
Il Palantír di Orthanc
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Twilight Cost
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Vitality
Vitality Modifier
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Resistance
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CanBearRing
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Tagged Game Text
Per giocarlo, avvista un servitore <symbol>isengard</symbol>. Giocalo nella tua area di supporto. <keyword>Ombra:</keyword> Avvista un servitore <symbol>isengard</symbol> e rimuovi <symbol>twilight1</symbol> per mostrare una carta a caso dalla mano del giocatore dei Popoli Liberi. Piazza quella carta in cima al mazzo di gioco di quel giocatore.
Formatted Game Text
Per giocarlo, avvista un servitore . Giocalo nella tua area di supporto. Ombra: Avvista un servitore e rimuovi per mostrare una carta a caso dalla mano del giocatore dei Popoli Liberi. Piazza quella carta in cima al mazzo di gioco di quel giocatore.
Lore
“‘Sette stelle e sette pietre...'”
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ID
LOTR-ES03S067.0
Base Card ID
LOTR-EN03S067.0
Subset
S
Revision
0
ReleaseDate
ReleaseNotes
Image Filename
LOTR-ES03S067.0_card.jpg
Portrait Filename
Language Code
ES
IsPhysical
IsPlayable
CollInfo
Is Unique
Title
El Palantír de Orthanc
Subtitle
Subtypes
Twilight Cost
Strength
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Vitality
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Site Number
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Resistance
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CanBearRing
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Tagged Game Text
Para jugarlo, avista un siervo <symbol>isengard</symbol>. <keyword>Sombra:</keyword> Avista un siervo <symbol>isengard</symbol> y quita <symbol>twilight1</symbol> para revelar una carta al azar de la mano del jugador de Gentes Libres. Pon esa carta sobre el mazo de robar de ese jugador.
Formatted Game Text
Para jugarlo, avista un siervo . Sombra: Avista un siervo y quita para revelar una carta al azar de la mano del jugador de Gentes Libres. Pon esa carta sobre el mazo de robar de ese jugador.