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The Master of Lake-town The Hobbit MTG card
HOB #77 · Art by Marius Bota
HOB set symbol, RareThe Hobbit#77Rare

The Master of Lake-town

Legendary Creature · Human AdvisorMill, Deathtouch
TCGplayer market · HOB #77 nonfoil
$0.41 −8.9% −$0.04, 7 days
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30 days
−36.9%
EDHREC rank
#7,730 Up 1,334 in 30 days
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The Master of Lake-town Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.41, down 8.9% over 7 days, down 36.9% over 30 days, down 75.5% over 90 days.

The Master of Lake-town Price History

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The Master of Lake-town Printings & Prices

The Master of Lake-town has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art treatments.

HOB set symbol, RareHOB #77
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HOB set symbol, RareHOB #297
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The Master of Lake-town Rules Text & Legality

The Master of Lake-town

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.

The Master of Lake-town is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

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The Master of Lake-town Rulings

  • Jun 29, 2026

    If The Master of Lake-town dies at the same time that a player loses life (for example, if it dies in combat and another creature dealt combat damage to a player), you choose the order for The Master of Lake-town's two triggered abilities. If the mill effect resolves first, those cards—and also The Master of Lake-town—will be in graveyards before you determine how many cards to draw with its last ability.

  • Jun 29, 2026

    The Master of Lake-town will usually be in a graveyard as its last ability resolves.

The Master of Lake-town in Commander

The Master of Lake-town is the #7,730 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1,334 places over the last 30 days.

#7,730 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 1,334 in 30 days

The Master of Lake-town FAQ

How much is The Master of Lake-town worth?

The Master of Lake-town is worth about $0.41 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is The Master of Lake-town legal in Commander?

Yes. The Master of Lake-town is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has The Master of Lake-town been reprinted?

No. The Master of Lake-town has not been reprinted; 2 printings are tracked on The Index.

Why is The Master of Lake-town cheap?

The Master of Lake-town trades at about $0.41, and Commander demand is modest (#7,730 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of The Master of Lake-town?

Cards that fill a similar role include Mindcrank, Syr Konrad, the Grim, Duskmantle Guildmage.