Sting, Bilbo's Sword
The Hobbit 178 • rare
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Collector number
- 178
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Tomas Duchek
- Market price
- $0.42
What it does
Flash
When Sting enters, put a hone counter on Sting for each creature target opponent controls. Attach Sting to up to one target creature you control. (Each hone counter on an Equipment grants +1/+0 to equipped creature.)
Equip 3 generic mana
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
Sting, identified as card 178 in The Hobbit series, is inspired by the iconic elven blade discovered by Bilbo Baggins in the trolls' hoard. Within J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, the sword is renowned for its ability to glow blue when orcs or goblins are in close proximity, serving as an essential companion for Bilbo during his journey to the Lonely Mountain. The design of this trading card captures the elegance of the blade's Sindarin craftsmanship, reflecting the aesthetic established for Middle-earth media.
This collectible was produced to celebrate the lore of the Hobbit narrative, targeting fans and enthusiasts of high fantasy tabletop and card gaming culture. Illustrators tasked with depicting the item often draw upon established cinematic or literary descriptions of the blade’s leaf-shaped design and glowing edge. The card serves as both a functional piece for gameplay and a thematic nod to the pivotal moments of discovery and courage that define Bilbo's transformation from a sedentary hobbit into a legendary adventurer.
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