Quick Answer

Frodo Baggins is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Halfling Scout from LTR (LTR) costing {G}{W}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Frodo Baggins MTG card

Frodo Baggins

Legendary Creature — Halfling Scout

Card Text

Whenever Frodo Baggins or another legendary creature you control enters, the Ring tempts you. As long as Frodo Baggins is your Ring-bearer, it must be blocked if able.

"Few have ever come hither through greater peril or on an errand more urgent." —Elrond

Card Stats

1/3 uncommon CMC: 2.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Ekaterina Burmak

Market Prices

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$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.12
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frodo Baggins? Basics

Frodo Baggins is a Legendary Creature — Halfling Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever Frodo Baggins or another legendary creature you control enters, the Ring tempts you. As long as Frodo Baggins is your Ring-bearer, it must be blocked if able."

How much mana does Frodo Baggins cost to cast? Basics

Frodo Baggins has a mana cost of {G}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Frodo Baggins's mana cost of {G}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Frodo Baggins has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Frodo Baggins's current oracle text is: "Whenever Frodo Baggins or another legendary creature you control enters, the Ring tempts you. As long as Frodo Baggins is your Ring-bearer, it must be blocked if able."

What is the current price of Frodo Baggins? Pricing

The current market price for Frodo Baggins is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Frodo Baggins? Pricing

You can purchase Frodo Baggins from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Frodo Baggins normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.12

Is Frodo Baggins legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Frodo Baggins in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Frodo Baggins legal in Modern? Legality

Frodo Baggins is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Frodo Baggins legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Frodo Baggins is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Frodo Baggins legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Frodo Baggins in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Frodo Baggins legal in Legacy? Legality

Frodo Baggins is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Frodo Baggins legal in Vintage? Legality

Frodo Baggins is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Frodo Baggins legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Frodo Baggins in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Frodo Baggins from? Details

This printing of Frodo Baggins is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 205.

Frodo Baggins may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Frodo Baggins's rarity? Details

Frodo Baggins is a uncommon card in LTR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Frodo Baggins? Details

Frodo Baggins was illustrated by Ekaterina Burmak.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Frodo Baggins's power and toughness? Details

Frodo Baggins is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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