Riddles in the Dark
The Hobbit 53 • rare
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Collector number
- 53
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2U
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Lorenzo Mastroianni
- Market price
- $6.48
What it's worth
Estimate for a typical copy of Riddles in the Dark; condition, printing, and grading move the real number.
Why it matters
This card captures a pivotal moment from J.R.R. Tolkien’s work, representing the high-stakes game of wits between Bilbo Baggins and Gollum deep within the Misty Mountains. Collectors prize this rare instant for Lorenzo Mastroianni’s evocative illustration, which brings the tension of this underground encounter to life.
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What it does
Look at the top four cards of your library and separate them into a face-down pile and a face-up pile. An opponent chooses one of the piles. Put that pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard.
"What have I got in my pocket?"— Bilbo
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