MagicThe Hobbit
The Master of Lake-town — The Hobbit #297
The Master of Lake-town is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Advisor from The Hobbit (2026), collector number 297, illustrated by Marius Bota.
The Master of Lake-town 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
- 297
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {1}{B}{B}
- Colour
- Black
- Power / toughness
- 3/2
- Illustrator
- Marius Bota
- Released
- 14 August 2026
What The Master of Lake-town does
Deathtouch
Whenever a player loses life, that player mills that many cards. (Damage causes loss of life.)
When The Master of Lake-town dies, draw a card for each graveyard with seven or more cards in it.
Format legality
Other printings of The Master of Lake-town
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 |  The Master of Lake-town Legendary Creature — Human Advisor | The Hobbit 2026 | Rare | €0.52 |
All 2 The Master of Lake-town printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is The Master of Lake-town from The Hobbit worth?
About €0.79 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €1.63 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of The Master of Lake-town are there?
2 English paper printings, from The Hobbit to The Hobbit. The cheapest right now is the The Hobbit printing.
Is The Master of Lake-town legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated The Master of Lake-town (The Hobbit)?
Marius Bota.
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