The 2026 Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit release features the rare foil Sting card #178, a legendary artifact equipment designed by Tomas Duchek.
Sting, Bilbo's Sword
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • The Hobbit
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Description
Sting, Bilbo's Sword is a legendary artifact — Equipment card found at number 178 in the 2026 Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit set. Designed by artist Tomas Duchek, this rare foil version offers a striking finish that highlights the item's significance within the fantasy-themed expansion. The card features a mana cost of two and serves as a versatile tool for players seeking to enhance their creature lineup. Its unique ability allows it to enter the battlefield with flash and place a hone counter on each creature controlled by the opponent. Each counter grants the equipped creature a +1/+0 power boost, making it a tactical choice for board control. The equip cost of three mana ensures that players must carefully manage their resources when attaching this powerful artifact to their creatures. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering appreciate the thematic depth and mechanical utility of this card, which bridges the gap between narrative elements and strategic gameplay. The foil treatment adds an extra layer of visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any collection focused on the The Hobbit series. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a thematic collection, this card represents a key piece of the Magic: The Gathering universe. Its design and mechanics reflect the creativity and complexity that define the brand, offering both aesthetic and functional value to enthusiasts. The combination of its legendary status and equipment functionality makes it a standout item for those who value both lore and strategy in their trading card game experiences.
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Sting, Bilbo's Sword
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Tomas Duchek
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}
Legendary Artifact — Equipment
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Flash When Sting enters, put a hone counter on Sting for each creature target opponent controls. Attach Sting to up to one target creature you control. (Each hone counter on an Equipment grants +1/+0 to equipped creature.) Equip {3}









