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The Queen of Dale
HOB · The Hobbit #253 · Mythic · released 2026-08-14
{1}{W}
Legendary Creature — Human Noble
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 a mythic white creature from The Hobbit (2026). It has been printed 3 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $18.19 to $126.59 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD Foil$133.92
Format legality
Where you can play The Queen of Dale in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $18.19 to $126.59 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Hobbit at $18.19.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hobbit This page | 253 | Mythic | — | $126.59 |
| The Hobbit | 217 | Mythic | $19.52 | $33.29 |
| The Hobbit | 24 | Mythic | $18.19 | $18.94 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 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.
- 2026-06-29If 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Queen of Dale legal in Commander?
Yes — The Queen of Dale is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is The Queen of Dale legal in?
The Queen of Dale is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has The Queen of Dale been printed?
The Queen of Dale has been printed 3 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of The Queen of Dale?
The cheapest printing is The Hobbit (#24) at about $18.19.
Who illustrated The Queen of Dale?
This printing of The Queen of Dale was illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie.