MagicThe Hobbit
Bilbo's Gambit — The Hobbit #5
Bilbo's Gambit is a rare Instant from The Hobbit (2026), collector number 5, illustrated by Randy Gallegos.
Bilbo's Gambit 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
- 5
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {1}{W}
- Colour
- White
- Illustrator
- Randy Gallegos
- Released
- 14 August 2026
What Bilbo's Gambit does
Gift a Treasure (You may promise an opponent a gift as you cast this spell. If you do, they create a Treasure token before its other effects. It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")
Return target spell to its owner's hand. If the gift was promised, players can't cast spells this turn.
Format legality
Other printings of Bilbo's Gambit
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285 |  Bilbo's Gambit Instant | The Hobbit 2026 | Rare | €2.22 |
All 2 Bilbo's Gambit printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Bilbo's Gambit from The Hobbit worth?
About €1.44 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €1.70 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Bilbo's Gambit are there?
2 English paper printings, from The Hobbit to The Hobbit. The cheapest right now is the The Hobbit printing.
Is Bilbo's Gambit legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Bilbo's Gambit (The Hobbit)?
Randy Gallegos.
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