The earliest set didn't exactly have story or lore tied to it, but the idea, the general fantasy, is that you and your opponent are magicians or sorcerers or wizards who draw power (or mana) from the lands
Immerse yourself in the legendary exploits of the courageous hobbits - Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin - as they traverse the wondrous landscapes of Middle-earth, navigating perils and forging alliances
I would very much like to see the TCG remade for the 3DS, but of course it'll never happen
(2023-11-10) Phasing out doesn't cause any "leaves the battlefield" abilities to trigger
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4) Jewelry Bonney (Green) Wings of the Captain introduced a whole bunch of competitively viable Leaders, including Supernova and Straw Hat ally Jewelry Bonney