Sam, Frodo's Gardener (4R315)

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Sam, Frodo's Gardener (4R315) is a Shire Companion from the The Two Towers set.

EN Nonfoil First Edition EN Foil First Edition 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

Collection Info Title Sam Subtitle Frodo's Gardener Unique Yes Collectible Yes Set 4 - The Two Towers Rarity R - Rare Card Number 315 Language EN - English Revision 0

Gameplay Info Playable Yes Culture '''Shire''' Side Free Peoples Card Type Companion Race Hobbit Twilight Cost 2 Strength 3 Vitality 4 Resistance 5 Signet Frodo Game Text '''Ring-bound.''' '''Fellowship:''' Play Sam’s Pack from your draw deck. '''Response:''' If Frodo is killed, make Sam the '''Ring-bearer (resistance 5).''' Lore ''“‘I am only a hobbit, and gardening's my job at home, sir, if you understand me....'”''

Translations DE - German Game Text '''Ring-verbunden.''' '''Gemeinschaft.''' Spiele Sams Rucksack direkt aus deinem Spieldeck. '''Reaktion:''' Wenn Frodo stirbt, wird Sam '''Ringträger (Resistenz 5).''' Lore ''"Ich bin nur ein Hobbit, und Gärtner bin ich zu Hause von Beruf, Herr, wenn ihr mich versteht....“'' ES - Spanish Game Text '''Vinculado al Anillo.''' '''Comunidad:''' Juega La Mochila de Sam de tu mazo de robar. '''Respuesta:''' Si Frodo muere, haz a Sam el '''Portador del Anillo (resistencia 5).''' Lore ''“Yo no soy más que un hobbit, y jardinero de oficio, en mi tierra, señor, si me comprende usted...”'' FR - French Game Text '''Associé à l’Anneau.''' '''Compagnie :''' Jouez Le Paquet de Sam de votre pioche. '''Réponse :''' Si Frodon meurt, faites de Sam le '''Porteur de l’Anneau (résistance 5).''' Lore ''« Je ne suis qu'un Hobbit, et le jardinage est mon métier, chez nous, Monsieur, si vous me comprenez...” »'' IT - Italian Game Text '''Legato all’Anello.''' '''Compagnia:''' Gioca Zaino di Sam dal tuo mazzo di gioco. '''Risposta:''' Se Frodo muore, fai diventare Sam il '''Portatore dell’Anello (resistenza 10).''' Lore ''“‘...Io non sono che un Hobbit, e a casa il mio lavoro è il giardinaggio, signore...'”''

Technical Info Wiki Base Card ID LOTR-EN04S315.0 TLHH ID LOTR04315 GEMP ID 4_315 LOTRO Hex ID 6B A3 D0 03 LOTRO Image ID 04_315

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Alternate Personas

Portrait	Name	Game Text
	Sam, Faithful Companion (1R310)	'''Fellowship:''' Play Bill the Pony from your draw deck. '''Response:''' If Frodo dies, make Sam the '''Ring-bearer (resistance 5).'''
	Sam, Son of Hamfast (1C311)	'''Fellowship:''' Exert Sam to remove a burden. '''Response:''' If Frodo dies, make Sam the '''Ring-bearer (resistance 5).'''
	Sam, Proper Poet (2C114)	'''Maneuver:''' Exert Sam twice to make him '''defender +1''' until the regroup phase. '''Response:''' If Frodo dies, make Sam the '''Ring-bearer (resistance 5).'''
	Sam, Samwise the Brave (4C316)	'''Ring-bound.''' '''Response:''' If a Shadow card is about to add any number of burdens, spot Frodo and exert Sam to prevent this. '''Response:''' If Frodo is killed, make Sam the '''Ring-bearer (resistance 5).'''
	Sam, Nice Sensible Hobbit (5U115)	'''Ring-bound.''' While you can spot Frodo and Sméagol, Sam may not be overwhelmed unless his strength is tripled. '''Response:''' If Frodo is killed, make Sam the '''Ring-bearer (resistance 5).'''
	Sam, Needer of Vittles (7C326)	'''Ring-bound.''' '''Fellowship:''' Play a Hobbit companion to remove a burden. '''Response:''' If Frodo is killed, make Sam the Ring-bearer (resistance 5).
	Sam, Resolute Halfling (7R327)	'''Ring-bound.''' '''Fellowship:''' If you have initiative, discard a card from hand to heal Sam. '''Response:''' If Frodo is killed, make Sam the Ring-bearer (resistance 5).
	Sam, Great Elf Warrior (10P122)	'''Ring-bound.''' Sam is strength +1 for each companion you can spot. '''Response:''' If Frodo dies, make Sam the Ring-bearer (resistance 5).
	Sam, Steadfast Friend (11U172)	'''Ring-bound.''' Each other companion is resistance +1.
	Sam, Bearer of Great Need (13R156)	'''Ring-bound.''' Sam is resistance +1 for each Hobbit you can spot. '''Regroup:''' Exert Sam and transfer a follower he is bearing to your support area to discard a minion from play.
	Sam, Innocent Traveler (15U153)	'''Ring-bound.''' While Sam bears the One Ring, he is resistance –4. '''Maneuver:''' If Sam is bearing a follower, exert him to heal another Hobbit. '''Response:''' If Frodo is killed, make Sam the Ring-bearer.
	Sam, Loyal Friend (19P32)	'''Fellowship. Ring-bound.''' While Sam bears The One Ring, he is resistance -4. While you can spot 3 companions, Sam is strength +2. '''Response''': If Frodo dies, make Sam the Ring-bearer.
	Sam, Of Bagshot Row (V1_54)	Each time a companion with the Frodo signet wins a skirmish, you may exert Sam or add a burden to heal that companion. '''Response''': If Frodo is killed, make Sam the Ring-bearer (resistance 5).
	Sam, Undaunted (V3_115)	Ring-bound. Frodo is resistance +2. Maneuver: If you cannot spot more than 4 companions, add a burden to choose condition or possession, then choose odd or even. Hinder all Shadow support cards with a type and twilight cost matching your choice. Limit once per turn. ​

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