MagicThe Hobbit
The Queen of Dale — The Hobbit #253
The Queen of Dale is a mythic rare Legendary Creature — Human Noble from The Hobbit (2026), collector number 253, illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie.
The Queen of Dale price
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Card details
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Number
- 253
- Rarity
- Mythic rare
- Mana cost
- {1}{W}
- Colour
- White
- Power / toughness
- 2/1
- Illustrator
- Ashley Mackenzie
- Released
- 14 August 2026
What The Queen of Dale does
Whenever an opponent casts their first noncreature spell each turn, you recruit. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token.)
Format legality
Other printings of The Queen of Dale
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 217 |  The Queen of Dale Legendary Creature — Human Noble | The Hobbit 2026 | Mythic rare | €21.68 |
| 24 |  The Queen of Dale Legendary Creature — Human Noble | The Hobbit 2026 | Mythic rare | €19.32 |
All 3 The Queen of Dale printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is The Queen of Dale from The Hobbit worth?
There is no market price for this printing right now — check UK eBay sold listings.
How many printings of The Queen of Dale are there?
3 English paper printings, from The Hobbit to The Hobbit. The cheapest right now is the The Hobbit printing.
Is The Queen of Dale legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated The Queen of Dale (The Hobbit)?
Ashley Mackenzie.
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