Magic: The Gathering

Chance-Met Elves

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 157 • common

Set: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Collector number: 157
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Irvin Rodriguez
Market price: $0.19

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$0.19market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$0.14 – $0.23 over the tracked period

$0.19Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

Featured in the *Tales of Middle-earth* expansion, this card depicts the moment of encounter between the Hobbits and the Wood-elves in the Shire. While common in rarity, the card is frequently sought by collectors for Irvin Rodriguez’s evocative illustration, which captures the ethereal atmosphere of Tolkien’s world.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever you scry, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. This ability triggers only once each turn.

"It is said, 'Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.'"— Frodo

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Chance-Met Elves was released in 2023 as part of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, a collaborative expansion between Wizards of the Coast and Middle-earth Enterprises. This set was designed to integrate J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic legendarium into the mechanics of Magic: The Gathering, marking the first time the game featured a complete crossover with a literary property of this scale. The card functions as a common creature, designed to provide utility in gameplay by offering mana acceleration, fitting the thematic role of elven guidance within the set.

The artwork for this card was created by Irvin Rodriguez, a professional illustrator known for his dynamic and atmospheric fantasy portraits. Rodriguez aimed to capture the ethereal, woodland quality of the Elves of Rivendell, balancing the traditional aesthetics of Tolkien’s world with the artistic house style of the card game. The piece was received positively for its painterly technique and ability to convey the quiet, mystical nature of the characters, contributing to the visual coherence of the set’s broader artistic direction.

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Chance-Met ElvesThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · #608 · common$0.28

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