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Riddles in the Dark
HOB · The Hobbit #53 · Rare · released 2026-08-14
{2}{U}
Instant
Look at the top four cards of your library and separate them into a face-down pile and a face-up pile. An opponent chooses one of the piles. Put that pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard.
"What have I got in my pocket?"
—Bilbo
Riddles in the Dark is a rare blue instant from The Hobbit (2026). It has been printed 3 times across 2 sets. Recent market prices range from $0.26 to $497.75 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.32
USD Foil$0.36
Format legality
Where you can play Riddles in the Dark 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 $0.26 to $497.75 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Hobbit at $0.26.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hobbit | 292 | Rare | $0.79 | $1.06 |
| The Hobbit This page | 53 | Rare | $0.26 | $0.30 |
| Spotlight Series | 12 | Rare | $51.47 | $497.75 |
More from The Hobbit
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2026-06-29You may split the cards into one pile of four and one pile of zero. The pile of four cards could be the face-up pile or the face-down pile. Which pile to choose won't be much of riddle for your opponent if you do that!
- 2026-06-29You don't have to reveal the cards in the face-down pile if you put it into your hand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Riddles in the Dark legal in Commander?
Yes — Riddles in the Dark is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Riddles in the Dark legal in?
Riddles in the Dark is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Riddles in the Dark been printed?
Riddles in the Dark has been printed 3 times across 2 sets.
What is the cheapest printing of Riddles in the Dark?
The cheapest printing is The Hobbit (#53) at about $0.26.
Who illustrated Riddles in the Dark?
This printing of Riddles in the Dark was illustrated by Lorenzo Mastroianni.