Key to the Side-Door
The Hobbit 175 • uncommon
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Collector number
- 175
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Nathaniel Himawan
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
2 generic mana, tap: Target creature can't be blocked this turn.
1 generic mana, tap, Discard a legendary card with the same name as a legendary permanent you control: Draw two cards.
"I forgot to mention that with the map went a key, a small and curious key."— Gandalf, to Thorin
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Key to the Side-Door was released as part of the 2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey trading card set produced by Cryptozoic Entertainment. This release was timed to coincide with the theatrical launch of Peter Jackson’s film adaptation, serving as a collectible prop card that represents the iconic iron key Bilbo Baggins retrieves from the Trolls' hoard. It reflects the design aesthetic established by Weta Workshop, who meticulously crafted the film's physical props to feel like historical artifacts pulled directly from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth.
The card design features a high-resolution photograph of the prop against a themed border that mirrors the architectural style of Erebor. As a chase card in the set, it was intended for fans of the film franchise looking to acquire a tangible piece of the lore. Upon release, it was well-received by collectors of non-sport cards for its fidelity to the on-screen design, helping bridge the gap between the film's intricate prop work and the tabletop hobby.
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