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Riddles in the Dark The Hobbit MTG card
HOB #53 · Art by Lorenzo Mastroianni
HOB set symbol, RareThe Hobbit#53Rare

Riddles in the Dark

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TCGplayer market · HOB #53 nonfoil
$0.23 −14.8% −$0.04, 7 days
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30 days
−17.9%
EDHREC rank
#12,270 Up 895 in 30 days
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Riddles in the Dark Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.23, down 14.8% over 7 days, down 17.9% over 30 days, down 81.5% over 90 days.

Riddles in the Dark Price History

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Riddles in the Dark Printings & Prices

Riddles in the Dark has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art treatments.

HOB set symbol, RareHOB #53
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HOB set symbol, RareHOB #292
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Sell Riddles in the Dark: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomPSPL #12Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncHOB #292Foil
CoolStuffIncHOB #292Nonfoil
Card KingdomHOB #292Foil
CoolStuffIncHOB #53Nonfoil
Card KingdomHOB #53Foil
Card KingdomHOB #292Nonfoil
Card KingdomHOB #53Nonfoil

Riddles in the Dark Rules Text & Legality

Riddles in the Dark

Look at the top four cards of your library and separate them into a face-down pile and a face-up pile. An opponent chooses one of the piles. Put that pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard.

"What have I got in my pocket?" —Bilbo

Riddles in the Dark is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

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Riddles in the Dark Rulings

  • Jun 29, 2026

    You don't have to reveal the cards in the face-down pile if you put it into your hand.

  • Jun 29, 2026

    You may split the cards into one pile of four and one pile of zero. The pile of four cards could be the face-up pile or the face-down pile. Which pile to choose won't be much of riddle for your opponent if you do that!

Riddles in the Dark in Commander

Riddles in the Dark is the #12,270 most-played card on EDHREC, up 895 places over the last 30 days.

#12,270 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 895 in 30 days

Riddles in the Dark FAQ

How much is Riddles in the Dark worth?

Riddles in the Dark is worth about $0.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Riddles in the Dark legal in Commander?

Yes. Riddles in the Dark is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Riddles in the Dark been reprinted?

Yes. Riddles in the Dark appears in 3 printings across 2 sets on The Index.

Why is Riddles in the Dark cheap?

Riddles in the Dark trades at about $0.23, and Commander demand is modest (#12,270 on EDHREC).