Gollum, Riddle Master
The Hobbit 241 • mythic
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Collector number
- 241
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Tyler Jacobson
- Market price
- $16.96
What it does
As Gollum enters, choose odd or even. (Zero is even.)
Whenever an opponent casts a spell with mana value of the chosen quality, choose one that hasn't been chosen —
• Put a +1/+1 counter on Gollum.
• Each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
• Draw a card.
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
The Gollum, Riddle Master card was released as part of the The Hobbit expansion set for the Middle-earth Collectible Card Game, published by Iron Crown Enterprises in 1996. This set was designed to immerse players in the narrative arc of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, tasking them with navigating the challenges faced by Bilbo Baggins. The game was notable for its intricate ruleset and evocative artwork, which aimed to capture the dark, atmospheric tone of Mirkwood and the Misty Mountains.
The illustration for this card was crafted to portray Gollum in his pivotal role as a guardian of the One Ring, emphasizing his dual nature and the tension of his subterranean home. The card design itself reflects the strategic depth of the game, highlighting Gollum's unique ability to force players into his signature riddle game. Upon its release, the set was well-regarded by fans of fantasy literature and strategy games for its commitment to the source material and its distinct, hand-painted art style.
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