The Last Alliance of Elves and Men (1R49)
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The Last Alliance of Elves and Men (1R49) is a Elven Condition from the Fellowship of the Ring set.
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Strategy[edit]
A staple card in the "Super Friends" free peoples (Arwen, Legolas, Aragorn, and, often, Boromir), The Last Alliance of Elves and Men is a powerful condition that adds up to three strength to a [Gondor] Man, better than any single [Gondor] possession. The Last Alliance of Elves and Men is limited to one copy per companion; however, the card is not unique, so you can have up to four in play across your companions. Adding another facet to the condition, the spottable Elves do not need to be companions--allies, such as Elrond, Herald to Gil-Galad can be spotted to add the bonus.
As an [Elven] tale, The Last Alliance of Elves and Men can be tutored with The Council of Elrond.
While the Last Alliance of Elves and Men is still a very powerful addition, the advent of new cards and strategies for [Elven]-[Gondor] decks, as well as powerful foes such as Grima, Wormtongue, make this card less commonly seen. That said, a strength 14 Aragorn, Elessar Telcontar with The Last Alliance of Elves and Men and Anduril, Flame of the West is nothing to scoff at.
Strengths and Weaknesses[edit]
Strong Versus...[edit]
- Solid boost against Nazgul in Fellowship Block
- Condition-based strength bonus--not subject to possession targeting like Ulaire Cantea, Lieutenant of Dol Guldur
Weak Versus...[edit]
- Condition disarding
- Grima, Wormtongue
- Elf-targeting cards, such as Bitter Hatred
Rulings[edit]
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- Also put quotes if a particular rule commonly affects the outcome of a card in a subtle manner (such as quoting the Rule of 4 for Saved From the Fire (8R20) )
- Link to rules discussions on TLHH
See Also[edit]
Decks[edit]
Fellowship Block: Classic Last Alliance Deck
Free Peoples Draw Deck: 1x Arwen, Daughter of Elrond 1x Legolas, Greenleaf 2x Aragorn, Heir to the White City 2x Boromir, Lord of Gondor 1x Sam, Son of Hamfast 2x Elrond, Herald to Gil-galad 1x Asfaloth 1x Elven Bow 1x Gwemegil 2x Aragorn's Bow 1x Armor 1x Blade of Gondor 2x Flaming Brand 1x Ranger's Sword 1x Sting 1x Vilya 1x Mithril-coat 2x Hobbit Stealth 2x The Last Alliance of Elves and Men 4x Gondor Bowmen 2x No Stranger to the Shadows 1x O Elbereth! Gilthoniel!