The Pale Blade, Sword of Flame (11RF17)

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The Pale Blade, Sword of Flame (11RF17) is a Ringwraith Possession from the Shadows set.

Collection Info
Title The Pale Blade
Subtitle Sword of Flame
Unique Yes
Collectible Yes
Notes Legends Series.
Set 11 - Shadows
Rarity RF - Rare Foil (Legends)
Card Number 17
Language EN - English
Revision 0
Gameplay Info
Playable Yes
Culture Ringwraith
Side Shadow
Card Type Possession
Item Class Hand Weapon
Twilight Cost 2
Strength +3
Game Text Bearer must be a Nazgûl.

If bearer is The Witch-king, each time he wins a skirmish, you may exert him to add a burden.

Lore “‘Die now and curse in vain!' And with that he lifted high his sword and flames ran down the blade.”
Technical Info
Wiki Base Card ID LOTR-EN11A017.0
TLHH ID LOTR11F17
GEMP ID 11_17
LOTRO Hex ID 66 99 7D 0A
LOTRO Image ID 11_214


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Alternate Versions[edit]

Portrait Name Game Text
The Pale Blade (1R221) Bearer must be The Witch-king.

He is damage +1. Response: If The Witch-king wins a skirmish, exert him to discard a Free Peoples condition.

The Pale Blade, Sword of Flame (11R214) Bearer must be a Nazgûl.

If bearer is The Witch-king, each time he wins a skirmish, you may exert him to add a burden. ​


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