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Bilbo, Retired Burglar
Price tag $0.10

Legendary CreatureHalfling Rogue

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1744 Current Rank
#1579 Last Week
#1771 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bilbo, Retired Burglar.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bilbo, Retired Burglar decks.

Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+9% Synergy $0.10
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+4% Synergy $9.28
Depthshaker Titan Depthshaker Titan
+4% Synergy $0.48
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+3% Synergy $1.39
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+1% Synergy $0.53

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bilbo, Retired Burglar's abilities and overall game plan.

Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+73% Synergy $0.16
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+62% Synergy $0.08
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+59% Synergy $0.09
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+56% Synergy $0.08
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+53% Synergy $2.74
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+47% Synergy $0.05
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+47% Synergy $11.78
Ranger's Firebrand Ranger's Firebrand
+45% Synergy $0.05
Xorn Xorn
+41% Synergy $7.01
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+41% Synergy $3.56

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Bilbo, Retired Burglar decks.

Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+41% Synergy $0.25
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+41% Synergy $0.80
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+41% Synergy $0.16
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+40% Synergy $2.06
Blur Blur
+39% Synergy $0.34
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+37% Synergy $0.20
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+36% Synergy $0.51
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+1% Synergy $1.08
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $82.60
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+1% Synergy $11.58
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $10.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $46.53
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $15.45
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $42.02
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $50.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $49.29
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $25.52

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bilbo, Retired Burglar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+37% Synergy $0.21
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+36% Synergy $0.40
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+32% Synergy $0.71
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $11.50
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+30% Synergy $0.26
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+28% Synergy $1.56
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+28% Synergy $0.62
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+28% Synergy $0.06
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.18
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
+24% Synergy $0.24
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+24% Synergy $0.11
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+23% Synergy $5.50
Rangers of Ithilien Rangers of Ithilien
+23% Synergy $0.14
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+22% Synergy $0.10
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+21% Synergy $1.37
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+20% Synergy $2.67
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+20% Synergy $0.52
Rohirrim Lancer Rohirrim Lancer
+19% Synergy $0.05
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+18% Synergy $18.26
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+16% Synergy $3.07
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+16% Synergy $6.66
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+14% Synergy $0.17
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+13% Synergy $0.12
Vaan, Street Thief Vaan, Street Thief
+13% Synergy $0.27
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+12% Synergy $0.27
Relentless Rohirrim Relentless Rohirrim
+12% Synergy $0.05
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+12% Synergy $0.25
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+10% Synergy $0.15
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+9% Synergy $8.82
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+9% Synergy $22.64
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+8% Synergy $0.26
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+7% Synergy $24.97
Anger Anger
+7% Synergy $1.79
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+7% Synergy $71.48
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+7% Synergy $4.70
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+7% Synergy $0.15
Alora, Merry Thief Alora, Merry Thief
+7% Synergy $0.08
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+7% Synergy $1.86
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+6% Synergy $1.26
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+6% Synergy $7.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.25
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+1% Synergy $30.32
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.63
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
0% Synergy $3.35
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
-3% Synergy $0.97
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-10% Synergy $0.19
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-13% Synergy $7.16
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-15% Synergy $0.16
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-27% Synergy $1.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bilbo, Retired Burglar safe.

Essence Flux Essence Flux
+36% Synergy $0.38
Displace Displace
+27% Synergy $0.46
Dreadful as the Storm Dreadful as the Storm
+27% Synergy $0.04
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+22% Synergy $0.23
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+17% Synergy $0.34
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+14% Synergy $1.00
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+12% Synergy $0.24
Big Score Big Score
+9% Synergy $0.70
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+8% Synergy $1.21
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+8% Synergy $0.32
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+8% Synergy $1.70
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+8% Synergy $0.09
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+8% Synergy $0.38
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.45
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+7% Synergy $0.02
Twinferno Twinferno
+7% Synergy $0.18
Raking Claws Raking Claws
+7% Synergy $0.07
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.10
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+6% Synergy $0.34
Display of Power Display of Power
+6% Synergy $0.22
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+6% Synergy $1.75
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+5% Synergy $0.05
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.25
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+4% Synergy $4.12
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $4.99
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+2% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.82
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-2% Synergy $0.31
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.04
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.28
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $1.38
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-4% Synergy $0.54
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-6% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-6% Synergy $0.08
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.87
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $1.06
Pongify Pongify
-9% Synergy $2.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $44.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.45
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $2.17
Consider Consider
-14% Synergy $0.44
Opt Opt
-15% Synergy $0.14
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-25% Synergy $0.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-27% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bilbo, Retired Burglar's game plan and control the board.

Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+18% Synergy $0.21
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+12% Synergy $0.09
Horses of the Bruinen Horses of the Bruinen
+11% Synergy $0.06
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+10% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+9% Synergy $0.38
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+9% Synergy $0.28
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+9% Synergy $1.07
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+8% Synergy $0.30
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $1.83
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+8% Synergy $1.92
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+6% Synergy $1.48
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+6% Synergy $1.95
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+6% Synergy $0.30
Knowledge Exploitation Knowledge Exploitation
+6% Synergy $5.74
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.19
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $13.04
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+4% Synergy $3.56
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+3% Synergy $0.26
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+3% Synergy $0.93
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.00
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.21
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
0% Synergy $0.52
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
-1% Synergy $5.97
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.85
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-2% Synergy $0.62
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-8% Synergy $0.22
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-9% Synergy $0.51
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $3.74
Preordain Preordain
-13% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-20% Synergy $1.33
Windfall Windfall
-20% Synergy $4.82

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+27% Synergy $0.27
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+23% Synergy $0.40
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+22% Synergy $18.49
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+22% Synergy $0.42
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+17% Synergy $0.10
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+12% Synergy $0.29
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+12% Synergy $1.73
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.29
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+10% Synergy $0.85
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+10% Synergy $0.29
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+10% Synergy $1.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.26
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+9% Synergy $3.58
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.32
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.66
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+7% Synergy $0.18
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+7% Synergy $0.25
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+7% Synergy $0.08
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+7% Synergy $0.12
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.11
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+5% Synergy $10.13
Glamdring Glamdring
+5% Synergy $0.75
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+5% Synergy $3.05
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+5% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $19.04
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+4% Synergy $6.54
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+4% Synergy $0.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.28
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+2% Synergy $5.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bilbo, Retired Burglar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+22% Synergy $0.09
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+20% Synergy $6.63
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+19% Synergy $0.12
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+18% Synergy $0.31
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+16% Synergy $0.42
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+12% Synergy $3.83
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+11% Synergy $19.45
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $1.09
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+10% Synergy $0.27
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+10% Synergy $0.12
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+10% Synergy $0.14
Curiosity Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.51
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+8% Synergy $1.86
Combat Research Combat Research
+8% Synergy $0.40
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+8% Synergy $0.58
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.18
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+7% Synergy $0.74
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.11
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy $0.72
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $0.42
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+6% Synergy $6.76
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+5% Synergy $0.25
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+5% Synergy $0.08
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $9.69
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $9.60
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+3% Synergy $0.69
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.35
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-2% Synergy $2.00
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $8.45

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+38% Synergy $1.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+33% Synergy $0.32
Rivendell Rivendell
+32% Synergy $1.04
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+30% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+8% Synergy $1.48
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.21
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+7% Synergy $0.21
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $0.13
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+2% Synergy $0.23
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+1% Synergy $0.97
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.24
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.18
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-3% Synergy $0.70
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $2.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $18.65
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-10% Synergy $5.94
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $1.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-25% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+56% Synergy $0.13
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.27
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-15% Synergy $1.55
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-19% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bilbo, Retired Burglar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+13% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.07
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+6% Synergy $0.16
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+5% Synergy $0.38
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.18
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.55
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.16
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+2% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.24
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+1% Synergy $0.04
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.16
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.74
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $8.12
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.63
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
0% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $5.01
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
0% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-1% Synergy $0.32
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-1% Synergy $0.23
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.27
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $2.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.13
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-7% Synergy $3.99
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.87
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-7% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.30
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-8% Synergy $0.33
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-8% Synergy $15.65
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-9% Synergy $0.35
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-9% Synergy $14.22
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-10% Synergy $3.16
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-12% Synergy $1.94
Training Center Training Center
-13% Synergy $10.04
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-13% Synergy $0.29
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-14% Synergy $18.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-15% Synergy $24.05
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-18% Synergy $0.66

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