Bilbo, Retired Burglar
Tales of Middle-earth Promos 403s • uncommon
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Promos
- Collector number
- 403s
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Livia Prima
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
When Bilbo enters or leaves the battlefield, the Ring tempts you.
Whenever Bilbo deals combat damage to a player, create a Treasure token.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Bilbo, Retired Burglar was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering - Tales of Middle-earth set, which represented a landmark collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Middle-earth Enterprises. This specific promotional variant, numbered 403s, was designed to feature artwork that captures the character's transition from his adventurous youth to his peaceful final years in the Shire. The card serves as a tribute to J.R.R. Tolkien’s legacy, aiming to evoke the thematic weight of Bilbo’s quiet departure from Middle-earth while fitting into the complex gameplay mechanics of the Commander format.
The artistic direction for this series focused on high-fantasy illustration styles that honor traditional interpretations of Tolkien's work while maintaining the distinct visual identity of a collectible trading card. The illustration for this specific promotional version was crafted to emphasize the introspective nature of the character, moving away from his previous depictions as an active thief. Upon its release, the card was well-received by both casual fans of the source material and dedicated players for its evocative design and its role as a narrative centerpiece within the broader Tales of Middle-earth collection.
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