Quick Answer

Nimble Hobbit is a common Creature — Halfling Peasant from LTR (LTR) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nimble Hobbit MTG card

Nimble Hobbit

Creature — Halfling Peasant

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, you may sacrifice a Food or pay {2}{W}. When you do, tap target creature an opponent controls.

The ruffian knew too little of Hobbits to understand his peril. Foolishly, he decided to fight.

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 2.0 LTR LTR 🎨 JB Casacop

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.16
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.05
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.29
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nimble Hobbit? Basics

Nimble Hobbit is a Creature — Halfling Peasant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, you may sacrifice a Food or pay {2}{W}. When you do, tap target creature an opponent controls."

How much mana does Nimble Hobbit cost to cast? Basics

Nimble Hobbit 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.

Nimble Hobbit'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.

Nimble Hobbit 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.

Nimble Hobbit's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, you may sacrifice a Food or pay {2}{W}. When you do, tap target creature an opponent controls."

What is the current price of Nimble Hobbit? Pricing

The current market price for Nimble Hobbit is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.16 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Nimble Hobbit? Pricing

You can purchase Nimble Hobbit 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.

Nimble Hobbit normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.16

Is Nimble Hobbit legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nimble Hobbit in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nimble Hobbit legal in Modern? Legality

Nimble Hobbit is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nimble Hobbit legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nimble Hobbit 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 Nimble Hobbit legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nimble Hobbit in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nimble Hobbit legal in Legacy? Legality

Nimble Hobbit is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nimble Hobbit legal in Vintage? Legality

Nimble Hobbit 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 Nimble Hobbit legal in Pauper? Legality

Nimble Hobbit is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Nimble Hobbit from? Details

This printing of Nimble Hobbit is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 23.

Nimble Hobbit may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nimble Hobbit's rarity? Details

Nimble Hobbit is a common card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated Nimble Hobbit? Details

Nimble Hobbit was illustrated by JB Casacop.

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

What is Nimble Hobbit's power and toughness? Details

Nimble Hobbit 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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