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Elrond, Moon-Reader
HOB · The Hobbit #36 · Mythic · released 2026-08-14
{2}{U}
Legendary Creature — Elf Noble
Whenever you activate an ability of a creature, draw a card. This ability triggers only once each turn.
{5}{U}{U}: Exile up to two other target nonland permanents you control. Return those cards to the battlefield under their owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.
Elrond, Moon-Reader is a mythic blue creature from The Hobbit (2026). It has been printed 2 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $1.41 to $5.87 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$2.62
USD Foil$3.34
Format legality
Where you can play Elrond, Moon-Reader in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $1.41 to $5.87 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Hobbit at $1.41.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hobbit | 290 | Mythic | $3.10 | $5.87 |
| The Hobbit This page | 36 | Mythic | $1.41 | $2.26 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2026-06-29An activated ability of a creature that's also a mana ability (such as "{T}: Add {G}") can cause Elrond's first ability to trigger.
- 2026-06-29After each permanent returns to the battlefield, it will be a new object with no connection to the permanent that was exiled. It won't be in combat or have any additional abilities it may have had when it was exiled. Any counters on it cease to exist; Auras attached to it are put into their owner's graveyards; and any Equipment will become unattached.
- 2026-06-29If a token is exiled this way, it will cease to exist and will not return to the battlefield.
Frequently asked questions
Is Elrond, Moon-Reader legal in Commander?
Yes — Elrond, Moon-Reader is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Elrond, Moon-Reader legal in?
Elrond, Moon-Reader is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Elrond, Moon-Reader been printed?
Elrond, Moon-Reader has been printed 2 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of Elrond, Moon-Reader?
The cheapest printing is The Hobbit (#36) at about $1.41.
Who illustrated Elrond, Moon-Reader?
This printing of Elrond, Moon-Reader was illustrated by Christina Kraus.