Key to the Side-Door

HOBThe Hobbit/#175/2026Uncommon
MV 1
Key to the Side-Door
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.07
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.23
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.15High $0.15Low $0.15▲ 0.0%
This printing
SetHOB
Collector #175
Released2026-08-14
Rarityuncommon
ArtistNathaniel Himawan
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.23TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▼ 37.8%
90d high
$0.37
90d low
$0.17
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.23
The Hobbit
  • Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 38% below its 90 day high of $0.37.
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PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
The HobbitHOB · #175 · 2026-08-14nonfoiluncommon$0.23▲ 0.0%▼ 11.5%
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
, : Target creature can't be blocked this turn.
, , Discard a legendary card with the same name as a legendary permanent you control: Draw two cards.
Card capabilities
ArtifactCard draw
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (1)
wotc29 Jun 2026
Activating the first ability of Key to the Side-Door after a creature has become blocked won't cause that creature to become unblocked.
About this card

Key to the Side-Door

Key to the Side-Door is an Artifact, with mana cost {1} (mana value 1).

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.23 (up 0.0% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Key to the Side-Door FAQ

How much is Key to the Side-Door worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Key to the Side-Door is $0.23. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.17 to $0.37.
What is the cheapest printing of Key to the Side-Door?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Hobbit at $0.23 on TCGplayer.
What set was Key to the Side-Door first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from HOB #175, released 2026-08-14.
Is there a foil version of Key to the Side-Door?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.23 versus $0.23 for nonfoil, which is 0% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Key to the Side-Door legal in Commander?
Yes, Key to the Side-Door is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Key to the Side-Door legal in Modern?
Yes, Key to the Side-Door is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Key to the Side-Door legal in Standard?
Yes, Key to the Side-Door is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Key to the Side-Door do?
Key to the Side-Door is an Artifact with mana cost {1}. Its Oracle text reads: "{2}, {T}: Target creature can't be blocked this turn. {1}, {T}, Discard a legendary card with the same name as a legendary permanent you control: Draw two cards.".