MagicThe Hobbit
Bard, King of Dale — The Hobbit #244
Bard, King of Dale is a mythic rare Legendary Creature — Human Noble Archer from The Hobbit (2026), collector number 244, illustrated by James Bousema.
Bard, King of Dale price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Number
- 244
- Rarity
- Mythic rare
- Mana cost
- {4}{W}{U}
- Colour
- Blue / White
- Power / toughness
- 3/5
- Illustrator
- James Bousema
- Released
- 14 August 2026
What Bard, King of Dale does
Reach, vigilance
If you would draw a card except the first one you draw in each of your draw steps, draw two cards instead.
If one or more tokens would be created under your control, twice that many of those tokens are created instead.
Format legality
Other printings of Bard, King of Dale
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 |  Bard, King of Dale Legendary Creature — Human Noble Archer | The Hobbit 2026 | Mythic rare | €116.40 foil |
| 144 |  Bard, King of Dale Legendary Creature — Human Noble Archer | The Hobbit 2026 | Mythic rare | €4.68 |
All 3 Bard, King of Dale printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Bard, King of Dale from The Hobbit worth?
About €17.35 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €24.85 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Bard, King of Dale are there?
3 English paper printings, from The Hobbit to The Hobbit. The cheapest right now is the The Hobbit printing.
Is Bard, King of Dale legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Bard, King of Dale (The Hobbit)?
James Bousema.
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