Quick Answer

Frodo, Determined Hero is a rare Legendary Creature — Halfling Warrior from LTR (LTR) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.52 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Frodo, Determined Hero MTG card

Frodo, Determined Hero

Legendary Creature — Halfling Warrior

Card Text

Whenever Frodo enters or attacks, you may attach target Equipment you control with mana value 2 or 3 to Frodo. During your turn, prevent all damage that would be dealt to Frodo.

Frodo's heart flamed within him. He drew his sword and advanced.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Magali Villeneuve

Market Prices

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$0.52
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$1.49
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€0.92
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€7.03
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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
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frodo, Determined Hero? Basics

Frodo, Determined Hero is a Legendary Creature — Halfling Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever Frodo enters or attacks, you may attach target Equipment you control with mana value 2 or 3 to Frodo. During your turn, prevent all damage that would be dealt to Frodo."

How much mana does Frodo, Determined Hero cost to cast? Basics

Frodo, Determined Hero has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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, Determined Hero's mana cost of {1}{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, Determined Hero 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, Determined Hero's current oracle text is: "Whenever Frodo enters or attacks, you may attach target Equipment you control with mana value 2 or 3 to Frodo. During your turn, prevent all damage that would be dealt to Frodo."

What is the current price of Frodo, Determined Hero? Pricing

The current market price for Frodo, Determined Hero is approximately $0.52 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.92 EUR.

Where can I buy Frodo, Determined Hero? Pricing

You can purchase Frodo, Determined Hero 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.

Is Frodo, Determined Hero legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Frodo, Determined Hero in Standard is not available.

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

Is Frodo, Determined Hero legal in Modern? Legality

Frodo, Determined Hero is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Frodo, Determined Hero legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Frodo, Determined Hero 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, Determined Hero legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Frodo, Determined Hero in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Frodo, Determined Hero legal in Legacy? Legality

Frodo, Determined Hero is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Frodo, Determined Hero legal in Vintage? Legality

Frodo, Determined Hero 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, Determined Hero legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Frodo, Determined Hero 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, Determined Hero from? Details

This printing of Frodo, Determined Hero is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 289.

Frodo, Determined Hero may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Frodo, Determined Hero's rarity? Details

Frodo, Determined Hero is a rare card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated Frodo, Determined Hero? Details

Frodo, Determined Hero was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve.

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, Determined Hero's power and toughness? Details

Frodo, Determined Hero is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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