Tentacle
Tentacle is an Unloaded Keyword that appears only on 4 minions in the Decipher era - Foul Tentacle (2C58)
and Huge Tentacle (2R66)
from the Mines of Moria set, and Reaching Tentacle (19P19)
and Strong Tentacle (19P20)
from the Age's End set. The keyword was used to fit in with the Watcher theme, as both versions of the Watcher in the Water (Watcher in the Water, Keeper of Westgate (2R73)
and Watcher in the Water, Many-Tentacled Creature (19P21)
) have text that affects tentacles. No other cards relate to tentacles by name, although Evil-smelling Fens (5U22)
fits snugly into the strategy because of the tentacles' dependency on the Marsh keyword. The 4 Tentacles, as well as both versions of the Watcher in the Water, are also the only official minions with the race of Creature.
List of Cards with the Tentacle Keyword[edit]
| Portrait | Card Name | Culture | Card Type | Game Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Foul Tentacle (2C58)
|
 Moria
|
Minion • Creature | Tentacle.
When you play this minion, you may play a tentacle from your draw deck. This minion may not bear possessions and is discarded if not at a marsh. |
 |
Huge Tentacle (2R66)
|
Moria
|
Minion • Creature | Tentacle. Damage +1.
When you play this minion, you may play Watcher in the Water from your draw deck. This minion may not bear possessions and is discarded if not at a marsh. |
 |
Reaching Tentacle (19P19)
|
Moria
|
Minion • Creature | Tentacle.
This minion cannot bear possessions. Discard this minion from play if not at a marsh. This minion is strength +1 for each tentacle you spot. |
 |
Strong Tentacle (19P20)
|
Moria
|
Minion • Creature | Tentacle.
This minion cannot bear possessions. Discard this minion from play if not at a marsh. This minion is strength +1 for each tentacle you spot. |
List of Cards that Interact with the Tentacle Keyword[edit]
| Portrait | Card Name | Culture | Card Type | Game Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Watcher in the Water, Keeper of Westgate (2R73)
|
Moria
|
Minion • Creature | Damage +1. While you can spot Watcher in the Water, discard all other minions (except tentacles). Each tentacle is strength +2 and damage +1. This minion may not bear possessions and is discarded if not at a marsh. |
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Watcher in the Water, Many-Tentacled Creature (19P21)
|
Moria
|
Minion • Creature | Discard all other minions (except tentacles). Watcher in the Water cannot bear possessions.
The fellowship’s current site gains marsh. Shadow: Play a tentacle from your discard pile. |
