Balin, Loremaster
The Hobbit 301 • rare
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Collector number
- 301
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Colin Boyer
- Market price
- $0.51
What it does
Storied (If you control three or more artifacts, legendaries, and/or Sagas, you have an enduring story for the rest of the game.)
Whenever Balin or another Dwarf you control enters, you may discard your hand. Draw X cards, where X is the number of cards discarded this way. If you have an enduring story, Balin deals X damage to each opponent.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Balin, Loremaster on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Balin, Loremaster (301) was released as part of the specialized The Hobbit card set, which sought to translate J.R.R. Tolkien’s dense prose and character-driven narrative into a structured, collectible format. As a key member of Thorin’s company, Balin’s role as the elder statesman and chronicler of the dwarves necessitated a design that emphasized wisdom, heritage, and the weight of history rather than mere martial prowess.
The illustrative direction for this series focused on high-fantasy realism, aiming to capture the specific aesthetic of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Balin’s card design reflects this, utilizing iconography associated with the Lonely Mountain and his scholarly reputation. Upon release, the set was received favorably by collectors who prioritized lore accuracy, as it provided a tangible companion to the source material that felt consistent with the established visual language of the Tolkien legendarium.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Balin, Loremaster
Balin, Loremaster is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. The Hobbit 301 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Balin, Loremaster on collecto.rs?
Balin, Loremaster doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Balin, Loremaster?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Balin, Loremaster catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Balin, Loremaster is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
