Bard, King of Dale
The Hobbit 144 • mythic
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Collector number
- 144
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Xabi Gaztelua
- Market price
- $5.19
What it does
Reach, vigilance
If you would draw a card except the first one you draw in each of your draw steps, draw two cards instead.
If one or more tokens would be created under your control, twice that many of those tokens are created instead.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Bard, King of Dale (Card 144) was released as part of The Hobbit expansion set for the Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game by Decipher, Inc. The set was designed to translate J.R.R. Tolkien's literary world into a strategic gameplay experience, reflecting the events of the novel through intricate card mechanics and thematic imagery. Released in the early 2000s, the game was built on a complex engine that rewarded players for mastering the unique synergies between characters and their respective cultures.
The artwork featured on this card is consistent with the visual direction of Decipher’s TCG, which utilized a combination of film-inspired aesthetics and original illustrative interpretations to ground the characters in Middle-earth. These cards were praised at the time for their depth of play and faithful adherence to the source material. Within the hobby, this specific card is recognized as a staple of the 'The Hobbit' set, representing a pivotal character who serves as a bridge between the story's narrative beats and the game's tactical requirements.
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