MagicThe Hobbit
Balin, Loremaster — The Hobbit #87
Balin, Loremaster is a rare Legendary Creature — Dwarf Bard from The Hobbit (2026), collector number 87, illustrated by Colin Boyer.
Balin, Loremaster 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
- 87
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {3}{R}{R}
- Colour
- Red
- Power / toughness
- 4/4
- Illustrator
- Colin Boyer
- Released
- 14 August 2026
What Balin, Loremaster does
Storied (If you control three or more artifacts, legendaries, and/or Sagas, you have an enduring story for the rest of the game.)
Whenever Balin or another Dwarf you control enters, you may discard your hand. Draw X cards, where X is the number of cards discarded this way. If you have an enduring story, Balin deals X damage to each opponent.
Format legality
Other printings of Balin, Loremaster
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 |  Balin, Loremaster Legendary Creature — Dwarf Bard | The Hobbit 2026 | Rare | €0.63 |
All 2 Balin, Loremaster printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Balin, Loremaster from The Hobbit worth?
About €0.21 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €0.32 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Balin, Loremaster are there?
2 English paper printings, from The Hobbit to The Hobbit. The cheapest right now is the The Hobbit printing.
Is Balin, Loremaster legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Balin, Loremaster (The Hobbit)?
Colin Boyer.
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