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The Queen of Dale The Hobbit MTG card
HOB #24 · Art by Magali Villeneuve
HOB set symbol, MythicThe Hobbit#24Mythic

The Queen of Dale

Legendary Creature · Human NobleRecruit
TCGplayer market · HOB #24 nonfoil
$16.80 −2.4% −$0.42, 7 days
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30 days
−5.1%
EDHREC rank
#2,760 Up 766 in 30 days
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The Queen of Dale Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $16.80, down 2.4% over 7 days, down 5.1% over 30 days, down 28.9% over 90 days.

The Queen of Dale Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell The Queen of Dale

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The Queen of Dale in Sealed Products

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The Queen of Dale Printings & Prices

The Queen of Dale has 3 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes, including showcase treatments.

HOB set symbol, MythicHOB #24
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HOB set symbol, MythicHOB #217
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HOB set symbol, MythicHOB #253
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Sell The Queen of Dale: Buylist Offers

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CoolStuffIncHOB #253Surge Foil
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CoolStuffIncHOB #217Foil
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CoolStuffIncHOB #24Foil
Card KingdomHOB #217Nonfoil
Card KingdomHOB #24Nonfoil
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CoolStuffIncHOB #24Nonfoil
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The Queen of Dale Rules Text & Legality

The Queen of Dale

Whenever an opponent casts their first noncreature spell each turn, you recruit. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token.)

The Queen of Dale is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

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The Queen of Dale Rulings

  • Jun 29, 2026

    If a noncreature spell was already cast by an opponent the turn The Queen of Dale enters, that opponent already cast their first noncreature spell this turn, and The Queen of Dale's ability won't trigger for that opponent that turn.

  • Jun 29, 2026

    Once a spell or ability that causes you to recruit begins to resolve, no player may take any other actions until it's done. Any responses made to the spell or ability must be made before you draw, discard, and potentially create a token.

The Queen of Dale in Commander

The Queen of Dale is the #2,760 most-played card on EDHREC, up 766 places over the last 30 days.

#2,760 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 766 in 30 days

The Queen of Dale FAQ

How much is The Queen of Dale worth?

The Queen of Dale is worth about $16.80 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is The Queen of Dale legal in Commander?

Yes. The Queen of Dale is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has The Queen of Dale been reprinted?

No. The Queen of Dale has not been reprinted; 3 printings are tracked on The Index.

Why is The Queen of Dale expensive?

The Queen of Dale trades at $16.80 on printing supply and steady demand.

What can I play instead of The Queen of Dale?

Cards that fill a similar role include Esper Sentinel, Thalia, Guardian of Thraben, Archivist of Oghma.