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Bard the Bowman
HOB · The Hobbit #145 · Uncommon · released 2026-08-14
{1}{W}{U}
Legendary Creature — Human Archer
Reach
Whenever you draw your second card each turn, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. It gains lifelink until end of turn.
No one had dared to face the Dragon for many an age; nor would they have dared now, if it hadn't been for the grim-voiced Bard urging them on.
Bard the Bowman is an uncommon blue-white creature from The Hobbit (2026). Recent market prices range from $0.21 to $0.26 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.15
USD Foil$0.29
Format legality
Where you can play Bard the Bowman in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $0.21 to $0.26 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Hobbit at $0.21.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hobbit This page | 145 | Uncommon | $0.21 | $0.26 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2026-06-29If you draw your second card in a turn while recruiting, the Human Soldier you create can be chosen as the target of Bard the Bowman's ability.
- 2026-06-29The triggered ability can trigger only once each turn. It doesn't matter whether Bard the Bowman was on the battlefield when the first card was drawn. If he's not on the battlefield when the second card is drawn, the ability can't trigger at all that turn. It won't trigger when the third or fourth card is drawn.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bard the Bowman legal in Commander?
Yes — Bard the Bowman is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Bard the Bowman legal in?
Bard the Bowman is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Bard the Bowman been printed?
Bard the Bowman has a single printing, released in 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Bard the Bowman?
The cheapest printing is The Hobbit (#145) at about $0.21.
Who illustrated Bard the Bowman?
This printing of Bard the Bowman was illustrated by Miklós Ligeti.