The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth marked Magic's first official mechanical set based on Tolkien's legendary works. Released in 2023, it represented a landmark collaboration that brought beloved characters and locations into Magic's gameplay, appealing to both longtime players and fantasy enthusiasts discovering the game through Middle Earth's timeless narrative. The set's foil versions showcase premium treatments of iconic imagery. Surrounded by Orcs captures a moment of peril and desperation, depicting a character facing overwhelming odds in enemy territory. The card's dramatic artwork and thematic design make it memorable for collectors drawn to the set's narrative scope and Tolkien's exploration of conflict and courage against dark forces.