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Patient Instructor
HOB · The Hobbit #162 · Common · released 2026-08-14
{2}{W/U}
Creature — Human Citizen
Vigilance
When this creature enters, recruit. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token.)
Lake-town was much diminished from its old grandeur, but still the Long Lake provided for all their needs.
Patient Instructor is a common blue-white creature from The Hobbit (2026). Recent market prices range from $0.14 to $0.20 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.10
USD Foil$0.18
Format legality
Where you can play Patient Instructor in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $0.14 to $0.20 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Hobbit at $0.14.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hobbit This page | 162 | Common | $0.14 | $0.20 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2026-06-29Once 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Patient Instructor legal in Commander?
Yes — Patient Instructor is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Patient Instructor legal in?
Patient Instructor is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Patient Instructor been printed?
Patient Instructor has a single printing, released in 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Patient Instructor?
The cheapest printing is The Hobbit (#162) at about $0.14.
Who illustrated Patient Instructor?
This printing of Patient Instructor was illustrated by Joshua Raphael.