Magic's 2023 Lord of the Rings collaboration marked a landmark moment in crossover trading cards, bringing Tolkien's literary universe into the game's canonical multiverse. The set celebrated the beloved source material while introducing mechanically interesting cards that appealed to both longtime Magic players and Middle-earth enthusiasts exploring the hobby for the first time. Sharkey represents one of the set's darker characters—the corrupted wizard Saruman in his villainous guise. Collectors appreciate cards depicting antagonists and complex figures from the narrative, particularly when they capture the moral ambiguity that defines the story's most memorable moments.