The Black Arrow
HOBThe Hobbit/#171/2026Uncommon
MV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.05
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.19
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.15High $0.15Low $0.15▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.19TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 18.8%30d▲ 5.6%90d▼ 32.1%
90d high
$0.29
90d low
$0.12
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.19
The Hobbit
- Up 5.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 34% below its 90 day high of $0.29.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 21% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Artifact — Equipment
Flash
When The Black Arrow enters, it deals 1 damage to any target. If a Dragon is dealt damage this way, destroy it.
Equipped creature gets +1/+1 and has reach.
Equip (: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
Keywords
EquipFlash
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
The Black Arrow
The Black Arrow is a Legendary Artifact — Equipment, with mana cost {3} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.19 (up 5.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
The Black Arrow FAQ
How much is The Black Arrow worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for The Black Arrow is $0.19. It is up 5.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.12 to $0.29.
What is the cheapest printing of The Black Arrow?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Hobbit at $0.19 on TCGplayer.
What set was The Black Arrow first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from HOB #171, released 2026-08-14.
Is there a foil version of The Black Arrow?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.23 versus $0.19 for nonfoil, which is 21% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is The Black Arrow legal in Commander?
Yes, The Black Arrow is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Black Arrow legal in Modern?
Yes, The Black Arrow is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Black Arrow legal in Standard?
Yes, The Black Arrow is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does The Black Arrow do?
The Black Arrow is a Legendary Artifact — Equipment with mana cost {3}. Its Oracle text reads: "Flash When The Black Arrow enters, it deals 1 damage to any target. If a Dragon is dealt damage this way, destroy it. Equipped creature gets +1/+1 and has reach. Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)".