Magic: The Gathering

Bifur, Melodic Rider

The Hobbit 147 • uncommon

Set: The Hobbit
Collector number: 147
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana red mana or white mana red mana or white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red · White
Artist: Kieran Yanner
Market price: $0.54

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon creature from The Hobbit set, Bifur, Melodic Rider reflects the diverse range of dwarves introduced in J.R.R. Tolkien’s lore. Illustrated by Kieran Yanner, this card is prized by fans of Middle-earth who enjoy assembling thematic collections featuring the specific companions of Thorin Oakenshield.

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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 Bifur enters or attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.

As long as you have an enduring story, if an ability of a Dwarf you control triggers, that ability triggers an additional time.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Bifur, Melodic Rider was released in 2014 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set titled The Hobbit, designed to coincide with the cinematic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work. The card serves as a specialized creature unit, reflecting the specific narrative role of the dwarf Bifur during the quest to reclaim Erebor. Its mechanics are intended to simulate the resilience and specific combat traits associated with the character within the constraints of the game's fantasy skirmish system.

The card’s artwork was rendered by fantasy illustrator Kieran Yanner, who sought to capture Bifur’s weathered yet stoic temperament. Yanner’s interpretation focuses on the character's rugged aesthetic and practical equipment, grounding the fantasy design in the visual language established by the film's production designers. Upon its release, the card was categorized as an uncommon inclusion, aimed at providing utility and thematic cohesion for players building decks around the dwarven factions represented in the expansion.

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