Gollum, Riddle Master
HOBThe Hobbit/#241/2026MythicBorderless
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$11.99
Cardmarket€13.82
ManaPool$7.55
TCGplayer$9.61
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$4.00
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.59 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $11.99High $19.99Low $11.99▼ 40.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$9.61TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 1.8%30d▼ 13.1%90d▼ 52.2%
90d high
$20.34
90d low
$8.63
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$1.37
The Hobbit
- Down 13.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 53% below its 90 day high of $20.34.
- This printing is the 2nd cheapest paper printing currently priced (3 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 48% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Halfling Horror
As Gollum enters, choose odd or even. (Zero is even.)
Whenever an opponent casts a spell with mana value of the chosen quality, choose one that hasn't been chosen —
• Put a +1/+1 counter on Gollum.
• Each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
• Draw a card.
3 / 1
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc29 Jun 2026
If all three modes have been chosen, Gollum's triggered ability is removed from the stack with no effect, but Gollum remains on the battlefield.
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About this card
Gollum, Riddle Master
Gollum, Riddle Master is a Legendary Creature — Halfling Horror, with mana cost {1}{B} (mana value 2). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $9.61 (down 13.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Gollum, Riddle Master FAQ
How much is Gollum, Riddle Master worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Gollum, Riddle Master is $9.61. It is down 13.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $8.63 to $20.34.
What is the cheapest printing of Gollum, Riddle Master?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Hobbit at $1.37 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Gollum, Riddle Master?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from The Hobbit at $84.33 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Gollum, Riddle Master are there?
Gollum, Riddle Master has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Gollum, Riddle Master first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from HOB #241, released 2026-08-14.
Is there a foil version of Gollum, Riddle Master?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $14.18 versus $9.61 for nonfoil, which is 48% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Gollum, Riddle Master legal in Commander?
Yes, Gollum, Riddle Master is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Gollum, Riddle Master legal in Modern?
Yes, Gollum, Riddle Master is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.