Last updated on January 30, 2024
Bilbo’s Birthday Party Scene | Illustration by Livia Prima
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth boasts a huge number of products you can pick up showcasing all kinds of interesting characters in a variety of treatments. One such category of products are the Lord of the Rings Scene Boxes, which showcase some of the amazing pieces of art depicted on six of the cards in the set.
This product dropped three months after its main set release and in time for gifting season. Here you'll find all of the available information regarding scene boxes, including the cards inside, where you can buy them, and more!
Let’s dive in!
- COLLECT ALL 4 SCENES—This bundle includes all 4 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Scene Boxes, with 1 Aragorn at Helm’s Deep, 1 Flight of the Witch-king, 1 The Might of Galadriel, and 1 Gandalf in Pelennor Fields
- IMMORTALIZE EPIC MOMENTS—Each Scene Box contains 6 foil Borderless cards with art that combines to showcase one of the most epic scenes from The Lord of the Rings
- PUT YOUR ART ON FULL DISPLAY—While each Scene Card is a playable Magic card, this box also contains 6 Art Cards featuring the same art without any game text obscuring the view, allowing you to appreciate the full scene in all its glory on the included display easel
- EXPLORE WITH SET BOOSTERS—Designed for a fun pack-opening experience, get 3 Set Boosters full of more The Lord of the Rings-themed cards; every pack contains 12 cards from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, including 1–4 cards of rarity Rare or higher
- MAGIC MEETS THE LORD OF THE RINGS—Experience the beloved story of The Lord of the Rings with the strategic gameplay of Magic: The Gathering, facing off against opponents in thrilling magical battles
What Are the Lord of the Rings Scene Boxes?
Deserted Temple | Illustration by Calder Moore
The Lord of the Rings Scene Boxes are four different boxes that contain the following:
- 6 Scene Cards
- 3 Set Boosters
- 6 Art Cards
- Display Easel
The four versions are the Aragorn at Helm’s Deep Scene Box, the Might of Galadriel Scene Box, the Gandalf in Pelennor Fields Scene Box, and the Flight of the Witch-king Scene Box.
The titular scene cards can be arranged to create the scene depicted on the boxes and are still functional playing cards. They are like those that make up Bilbo’s birthday party (found in draft boosters and in prerelease kits) and the Battle of Pelennor Fields.
In addition to the six special art scene cards are six art card versions of the scene cards that simply have all the Magic rules text removed from them. These, paired with the display easel, offer you a way to show off one or all the beautiful scenes without the Magic rules overlaid on top of them. Much like wallpaper for desktops or mobile.
There’s nothing special about the three set boosters contained within; they’re just regular set boosters. They don’t contain any special cards and don’t offer you chances to pull any of the mythical serialized Rings of Power.
How Do the Lord of the Rings Scene Boxes Compare to Other Products?
- MAGIC MEETS THE LORD OF THE RINGS—Experience the beloved story of The Lord of the Rings with the strategic gameplay of Magic: The Gathering, facing off against opponents in thrilling magical battles
- JOIN THE FELLOWSHIP—Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with unique game mechanics and stunning art that draw you into this epic tale
- A BUNDLE FULL OF CARDS & ACCESSORIES—Open a box full of The Lord of the Rings-themed Magic cards plus accessories, including Lands, a Spindown life counter, and more
- 4 MOUNT DOOM SCENE CARDS—Every Bundle includes 4 Traditional Foil cards with Borderless alt-art that combine to depict a full scene of the moment Gollum and The One Ring fall to their destruction in the fires of Mount Doom
- EXPLORE WITH SET BOOSTERS—Set Boosters are specifically designed for a fun pack-opening experience, including at least 1 shining Traditional Foil card and 1 Art Card in every pack
These Scene Boxes directly compare to The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Bundle. The bundle contains eight set boosters, a card storage box, a spindown life counter, and four foil scene cards depicting The One Ring being tossed into Mount Doom. These bundles currently sell for over $70 each (a pretty hefty markup from the traditional bundles typically selling for $40 each). You’re basically trading five set boosters, the box, and the spin down for the art cards, the easel, and two extra scene cards.
Should I Buy the Lord of the Rings Scene Boxes?
If you love the depicted scene, want six playable versions of the cards, and a way to display art cards, I’d say they’re worth it, especially if you can find a sale under $40.
The Lord of the Rings Set boosters go for about $6 with most of that value carrying over from the heightened box prices due to the special Realms and Relics Box Toppers.
This means you’ve got $18 worth of set boosters in a scene box, and the remaining $22 of value needs to come from the six scene cards, their art versions, and the display. Money-wise most of the scene cards come in under $3 a card, bringing us to less than $18 from the scene cards alone. If the art cards and display easel are worth more than $5 to you, I’d say the scene boxes are worth it from a financial standpoint.
Some collectors have warned others that the poor foiling on this batch of cards is significant, so if this is a big deal for you, save your investment for the next collectible.
Best Cards in the Lord of the Rings Scene Boxes
#6. Fell Beast's Shriek
What separated Fell Beast's Shriek from the others is “Splice onto instant”. Goad is sometimes better than removal and when your opponents have creatures on the battlefield, this spell being repeatable at instant speed spell is killer.
#5. Legolas's Quick Reflexes
The power of a card has to take into consideration the cost and split second is a rare ability making this instant highly desirable. Untapping, tapping to punch out creatures, and hexproof are all signals of combo potential, and the result is trickery that your opponent will have no answer for. Legolas's Quick Reflexes is like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild‘s Link using The Matrix bullet-time to pick off bokoblins. (Hey, we're talking crossovers right?)
This is also likely the best money card of the scene box cards, so be watchful for the prices on Aragorn at Helm’s Deep in comparison to others.
#4. Nazgul Battle-Mace
Yes, Nazgul Battle-Mace costs about the same as an eldrazi, but equipment has a knack for getting around those costs. This one doesn't even require attacking to be brutal. The most devastating part of the weapon is the punishing potential to steal permanents, including those fetch lands your opponent wants to crack.
#3. Olorin's Searing Light
Scaling up with the size of your table is key to Olorin's Searing Light. Exiling creatures without targeting is a premium, and the damage to the face is just the best version of a burn spell. The Searing Light is an incredible value and easy to set up to be super effective.
#2. Sorcerous Squall
The fact that delve made it onto this card is nuts, and few things break players down more than using their cards against them. Sorcerous Squall is one of those cards that can swing you from being behind to winning out of nowhere.
#1. Galadriel, Light of Valinor
It is frightening how often Galadriel, Light of Valinor will get triggered three times in a given turn. Possibly the most important part is that the card feeds itself, combine with a flash creature on your opponent's turn and this gets absurd. Plus, the modes fit the colors so well, it is just beautiful.
Ranking these top cards from the Lord of the Rings Scene Boxes was nearly impossible, since the power level among the 24 cards is substantially high. The six I pulled out above are game wreckers and the kind of key interaction that breaks another deck's back. Take to the comments and make your case for another best card, and read on for the rest of the cards in each Scene Box.
The Scene Boxes
Aragorn at Helm’s Deep
- Anduril, Narsil Reforged
- Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
- Legolas's Quick Reflexes
- Gimli's Reckless Might
- Isengard Unleashed
- Rohirrim Chargers
- IMMORTALIZE EPIC SCENES—Each The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Scene Box contains 6 foil Borderless cards with art that combines to showcase one of the most epic scenes from The Lord of the Rings
- WITNESS ARAGORN AT HELM’S DEEP—Piece together these 6 Scene Cards to see Aragorn wielding his legendary blade, Andúril, in the fight to defend Helm’s Deep against the attacking hordes
- PUT YOUR ART ON FULL DISPLAY—While each Scene Card is a playable Magic card, this box also contains 6 Art Cards featuring the same art without any game text obscuring the view, allowing you to appreciate the full scene in all its glory on the included display easel
- EXPLORE WITH SET BOOSTERS—Designed for a fun pack-opening experience, get 3 Set Boosters full of more The Lord of the Rings-themed cards; every pack contains 12 cards from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, including 1–4 cards of rarity Rare or higher
- MAGIC MEETS THE LORD OF THE RINGS—Experience the beloved story of The Lord of the Rings with the strategic gameplay of Magic: The Gathering, facing off against opponents in thrilling magical battles
The Might of Galadriel
- Arboreal Alliance
- Galadriel, Light of Valinor
- Rally the Galadhrim
- Galadriel's Dismissal
- Mists of Lorien
- Galadhrim Brigade
- IMMORTALIZE EPIC SCENES—Each The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Scene Box contains 6 foil Borderless cards with art that combines to showcase one of the most epic scenes from The Lord of the Rings
- WITNESS THE MIGHT OF GALADRIEL—Piece together these 6 Scene Cards to witness the full potential of an ancient queen and her Elven Ring of Power—all shall love Galadriel and despair!
- PUT YOUR ART ON FULL DISPLAY—While each Scene Card is a playable Magic card, this box also contains 6 Art Cards featuring the same art without any game text obscuring the view, allowing you to appreciate the full scene in all its glory on the included display easel
- EXPLORE WITH SET BOOSTERS—Designed for a fun pack-opening experience, get 3 Set Boosters full of more The Lord of the Rings-themed cards; every pack contains 12 cards from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, including 1–4 cards of rarity Rare or higher
- MAGIC MEETS THE LORD OF THE RINGS—Experience the beloved story of The Lord of the Rings with the strategic gameplay of Magic: The Gathering, facing off against opponents in thrilling magical battles
Gandalf in Pelennor Fields
- Olorin's Searing Light
- Sorcerous Squall
- Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
- Courageous Resolve
- Gandalf of the Secret Fire
- Fell Beast's Shriek
- IMMORTALIZE EPIC SCENES—Each The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Scene Box contains 6 foil Borderless cards with art that combines to showcase one of the most epic scenes from The Lord of the Rings
- WITNESS GANDALF IN PELENNOR FIELDS—Piece together these 6 Scene Cards to glimpse Gandalf the White as he charges to Faramir’s aid, keeping the dreaded Ringwraiths at bay
- PUT YOUR ART ON FULL DISPLAY—While each Scene Card is a playable Magic card, this box also contains 6 Art Cards featuring the same art without any game text obscuring the view, allowing you to appreciate the full scene in all its glory on the included display easel
- EXPLORE WITH SET BOOSTERS—Designed for a fun pack-opening experience, get 3 Set Boosters full of more The Lord of the Rings-themed cards; every pack contains 12 cards from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, including 1–4 cards of rarity Rare or higher
- MAGIC MEETS THE LORD OF THE RINGS—Experience the beloved story of The Lord of the Rings with the strategic gameplay of Magic: The Gathering, facing off against opponents in thrilling magical battles
Flight of the Witch-king
- Call Forth the Tempest
- Nazgul Battle-Mace
- Witch-king, Sky Scourge
- Mordor on the March
- Fell Beast of Mordor
- Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
- IMMORTALIZE EPIC SCENES—Each The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Scene Box contains 6 foil Borderless cards with art that combines to showcase one of the most epic scenes from The Lord of the Rings
- WITNESS GANDALF IN PELENNOR FIELDS—Piece together these 6 Scene Cards to glimpse Gandalf the White as he charges to Faramir’s aid, keeping the dreaded Ringwraiths at bay
- PUT YOUR ART ON FULL DISPLAY—While each Scene Card is a playable Magic card, this box also contains 6 Art Cards featuring the same art without any game text obscuring the view, allowing you to appreciate the full scene in all its glory on the included display easel
- EXPLORE WITH SET BOOSTERS—Designed for a fun pack-opening experience, get 3 Set Boosters full of more The Lord of the Rings-themed cards; every pack contains 12 cards from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set, including 1–4 cards of rarity Rare or higher
- MAGIC MEETS THE LORD OF THE RINGS—Experience the beloved story of The Lord of the Rings with the strategic gameplay of Magic: The Gathering, facing off against opponents in thrilling magical battles
Where to Buy Lord of the Rings Scene Boxes
All 4 Scene Boxes are available now on Amazon.
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Mount Doom | Illustration by Jonas De Ro
Scene Boxes take the Secret Lair concept of direct-to-consumer individual card sales with unique art and mix in some excellent display opportunities for collectors and some extra boosters to sweeten the deal. Collecting every scene card and assembling them all is certainly an enticing goal for Lord of the Rings and Magic collectors alike.
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2 Comments
Interested read, Sam.
Do you think there’s any chance the scene boxes will be released in non foil variants?
I prefer the look of non foil myself.
These actually all have six new cards each to makeup the scenes. They aren’t reprints from the set.
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