Escape from Orthanc (Foil) (LTR)

Escape from Orthanc

Casting Cost: {W}

Card Type: Instant

Card Text:

• Target creature gets +1/+3 and gains flying until end of turn. Untap it.

Flavour Text:

"How far can you bear me?" asked Gandalf. "Many leagues," said Gwaihir, "but not to the ends of the earth. I was sent to bear tidings, not burdens."

Artist: Anthony Devine

Escape from Orthanc is an instant spell with a single-target effect. When you cast this spell, you choose a target creature, and that creature gains the following effects until the end of the turn:

• +1/+3: The creature gets +1 power and +3 toughness. This boost can help the creature survive in combat or against damage-based effects.

• Flying: The creature gains flying, allowing it to soar above the battlefield. This can be useful for evasion or reaching other flying creatures.

• Untap it: If the target creature was tapped (oriented horizontally) before, it becomes untapped (oriented vertically), making it ready to attack or use its abilities again.

Overall, Escape from Orthanc provides a temporary but powerful set of enhancements to a target creature, which can be strategically used to gain an advantage in combat or for other tactical purposes. The flavour text alludes to the rescue of Gandalf by the giant eagle Gwaihir during "The Lord of the Rings."