Bilbo, Thief in the Night
The Hobbit 255 • mythic
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Collector number
- 255
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Ashley Mackenzie
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
Spells you cast from anywhere other than your hand cost 1 generic mana less to cast.
Whenever Bilbo attacks, you may cast an artifact, instant, or sorcery spell from your graveyard. If an instant or sorcery spell cast this way would be put into your graveyard, exile it 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
Bilbo, Thief in the Night, designated as card number 255, was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth' set in 2023. The set was designed as a direct adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's literary works rather than the film adaptations, aiming to bring the depth of Middle-earth to the mechanics of the game. This specific card captures the pivotal moment from 'The Hobbit' where Bilbo Baggins navigates the dragon Smaug's lair, emphasizing his role as an unlikely burglar.
The artwork for this card was created by artist Livia Prima, who utilized a warm, high-contrast palette to convey the tension of the scene within the Lonely Mountain. The design focuses on Bilbo’s stealth and the scale of the treasure hoard, aligning with the card's mechanical ability to loot and generate card advantage. Upon its release, the set was widely praised for its thematic cohesion and its ability to integrate iconic literary moments into competitive card play.
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