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Bilbo, Retired Burglar
Price tag $0.14

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

#1833 Current Rank
#2033 Last Week
#1735 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.

Desculpting Blast Desculpting Blast
+12% Synergy $0.07
Vaan, Street Thief Vaan, Street Thief
+11% Synergy $0.31
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+6% Synergy $0.10
Synthesizer Labship Synthesizer Labship
+6% Synergy $0.25
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+5% Synergy $0.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+72% Synergy $0.09
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+62% Synergy $0.07
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+59% Synergy $0.10
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+56% Synergy $0.09
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+53% Synergy $2.72
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+47% Synergy $10.79
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+47% Synergy $0.07
Ranger's Firebrand Ranger's Firebrand
+45% Synergy $0.05
Xorn Xorn
+42% Synergy $4.91
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+42% Synergy $2.09

Top Cards

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

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+42% Synergy $0.81
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+42% Synergy $0.10
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+41% Synergy $4.04
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+40% Synergy $0.29
Blur Blur
+39% Synergy $0.21
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+39% Synergy $0.14
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+36% Synergy $0.40
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+2% Synergy $0.90
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $1.65
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $67.99
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+1% Synergy $11.76
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $7.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $48.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $42.63
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $46.20
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $11.92
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $48.94
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

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

Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+36% Synergy $0.43
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+32% Synergy $0.70
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $9.09
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+30% Synergy $0.18
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+28% Synergy $1.20
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+28% Synergy $0.49
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+28% Synergy $0.11
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.23
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
+25% Synergy $0.38
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+24% Synergy $2.99
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+24% Synergy $0.14
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+22% Synergy $1.24
Rangers of Ithilien Rangers of Ithilien
+22% Synergy $0.14
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+22% Synergy $0.07
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+21% Synergy $1.86
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+20% Synergy $0.38
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+18% Synergy $18.31
Rohirrim Lancer Rohirrim Lancer
+18% Synergy $0.07
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+16% Synergy $5.38
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+16% Synergy $3.15
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+15% Synergy $0.16
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+14% Synergy $0.13
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+13% Synergy $0.32
Relentless Rohirrim Relentless Rohirrim
+11% Synergy $0.04
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+11% Synergy $0.17
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+11% Synergy $0.16
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+9% Synergy $4.13
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+9% Synergy $0.21
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+9% Synergy $20.35
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+8% Synergy $19.42
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+8% Synergy $0.13
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+7% Synergy $70.01
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+7% Synergy $4.18
Anger Anger
+7% Synergy $1.61
Alora, Merry Thief Alora, Merry Thief
+7% Synergy $0.08
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+6% Synergy $1.20
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+6% Synergy $6.03
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+6% Synergy $0.12
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+5% Synergy $0.33
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+5% Synergy $0.06
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.26
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+2% Synergy $27.60
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+1% Synergy $2.44
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.98
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.74
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
-2% Synergy $0.74
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-10% Synergy $0.23
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-13% Synergy $4.28
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-15% Synergy $0.18
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-27% Synergy $1.28

Instants

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

Essence Flux Essence Flux
+36% Synergy $0.37
Displace Displace
+28% Synergy $0.48
Dreadful as the Storm Dreadful as the Storm
+25% Synergy $0.05
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+24% Synergy $0.17
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+17% Synergy $0.30
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+14% Synergy $0.98
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+12% Synergy $0.20
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+10% Synergy $1.16
Big Score Big Score
+9% Synergy $0.62
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+9% Synergy $1.76
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+8% Synergy $0.42
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+8% Synergy $0.06
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+7% Synergy $0.04
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+7% Synergy $0.21
Raking Claws Raking Claws
+7% Synergy $0.09
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+7% Synergy $1.85
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.15
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.29
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+6% Synergy $0.28
Twinferno Twinferno
+6% Synergy $0.20
Display of Power Display of Power
+6% Synergy $0.22
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+5% Synergy $0.10
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.25
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+4% Synergy $3.65
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $4.20
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+2% Synergy $0.20
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+2% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.49
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.75
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.68
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $1.15
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-2% Synergy $0.32
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.29
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.06
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-4% Synergy $0.45
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $6.09
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-6% Synergy $0.18
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $2.10
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-8% Synergy $0.99
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $42.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $1.46
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $1.54
Consider Consider
-13% Synergy $0.46
Opt Opt
-15% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-26% Synergy $1.51
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-26% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

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

Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+17% Synergy $0.17
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+11% Synergy $0.13
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+10% Synergy $0.36
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+10% Synergy $0.25
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+10% Synergy $1.09
Horses of the Bruinen Horses of the Bruinen
+10% Synergy $0.04
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+9% Synergy $0.35
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+8% Synergy $0.30
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $1.68
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+8% Synergy $2.23
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $2.07
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+6% Synergy $0.31
Knowledge Exploitation Knowledge Exploitation
+6% Synergy $6.28
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+5% Synergy $1.66
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $11.89
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+4% Synergy $0.19
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+4% Synergy $4.02
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+3% Synergy $0.30
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+3% Synergy $0.82
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.23
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+1% Synergy $0.50
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.03
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
0% Synergy $5.26
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.18
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.19
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $1.13
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-1% Synergy $0.70
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-8% Synergy $0.21
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-9% Synergy $0.44
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-9% Synergy $1.75
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-10% Synergy $2.73
Preordain Preordain
-11% Synergy $0.61
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-13% Synergy $0.71
Ponder Ponder
-20% Synergy $1.65
Windfall Windfall
-20% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+28% Synergy $0.26
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+24% Synergy $0.37
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+23% Synergy $17.15
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+22% Synergy $0.33
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+17% Synergy $0.05
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+12% Synergy $1.04
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.39
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.35
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+10% Synergy $0.69
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+10% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.24
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+9% Synergy $1.78
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+9% Synergy $2.49
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.63
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.15
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+7% Synergy $0.36
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+7% Synergy $0.29
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+7% Synergy $0.11
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+7% Synergy $0.08
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+5% Synergy $9.77
Glamdring Glamdring
+5% Synergy $1.00
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+5% Synergy $0.24
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $20.45
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+4% Synergy $0.22
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $7.32
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+3% Synergy $4.99
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+2% Synergy $5.79
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+37% Synergy $0.19
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+22% Synergy $0.09
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+21% Synergy $5.73
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+19% Synergy $0.11
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+18% Synergy $0.28
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+15% Synergy $0.37
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+12% Synergy $2.85
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+11% Synergy $18.73
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $0.87
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+10% Synergy $0.28
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+10% Synergy $0.21
Curiosity Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.53
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+9% Synergy $0.11
Combat Research Combat Research
+8% Synergy $0.35
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+8% Synergy $0.13
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.16
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+8% Synergy $0.60
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+7% Synergy $1.31
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+7% Synergy $0.55
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+6% Synergy $6.36
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+5% Synergy $0.70
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+5% Synergy $0.47
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+5% Synergy $0.24
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $8.53
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $5.49
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+4% Synergy $0.10
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+3% Synergy $0.65
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.01
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-2% Synergy $2.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $8.34

Utility Lands

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

Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+39% Synergy $0.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+34% Synergy $0.27
Rivendell Rivendell
+32% Synergy $0.77
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+31% Synergy $0.36
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+9% Synergy $1.33
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.19
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+6% 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 $0.77
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.25
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-3% Synergy $0.58
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $1.64
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $19.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $1.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-24% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+59% Synergy $0.11
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.26
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-13% Synergy $1.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.12
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-17% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+14% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+5% Synergy $0.32
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+5% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.13
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.15
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+3% Synergy $0.10
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.50
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.20
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.61
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+2% Synergy $0.12
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.98
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.03
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.11
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.74
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.53
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
0% Synergy $8.29
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-1% Synergy $0.03
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.68
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-1% Synergy $0.20
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-2% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.18
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-4% Synergy $2.84
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.29
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-7% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.22
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-8% Synergy $0.32
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.73
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-8% Synergy $17.89
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-8% Synergy $11.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.64
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-9% Synergy $0.24
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-11% Synergy $2.60
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-13% Synergy $14.78
Training Center Training Center
-13% Synergy $10.54
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-13% Synergy $2.38
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-13% Synergy $0.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-14% Synergy $24.04
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-18% Synergy $0.51

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