Nori, Teller of Tales

The Hobbit #161

Nori, Teller of Tales - The Hobbit

Type: Legendary Creature — Dwarf Bard

Mana cost: {1}{R/W}

Card text: Whenever Nori attacks, target attacking creature gains first strike until end of turn.

P/T: 2/2

Rarity: common

Artist: Marco Teixeira

""If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." —Thorin"

Released: August 14, 2026

Prices

$0.16 USD · $0.29 USD (Foil) · €0.02 EUR

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Format Legality

FormatLegality
Standard✓ Legal
Pioneer✓ Legal
Modern✓ Legal
Legacy✓ Legal
Commander✓ Legal
Vintage✓ Legal
Pauper✓ Legal
Oathbreaker✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Nori, Teller of Tales in The Hobbit limited

common

Iron Hills Stalwart
Iron Hills Stalwart
Creature — Dwarf Warrior

Iron Hills Stalwart is a Dwarf that attacks alongside Nori, and Nori's first strike grant can make the Stalwart a much more dangerous attacker when it swings in with Equipment attached.

 Dori, Bearer of Friends
Dori, Bearer of Friends
Legendary Creature — Dwarf Warrior

Dori is a trampling Dwarf attacker who benefits from Nori's first strike grant, making it harder for opponents to trade with Dori in combat.

 Óin the Brave
Óin the Brave
Legendary Creature — Dwarf Warrior

Óin already has haste when you have an enduring story, and Nori's first strike ability makes Óin a dangerous attacker that can kill blockers before they deal damage back.

uncommon

Dwarven Mattock
Dwarven Mattock
Artifact — Equipment

Dwarven Mattock auto-attaches to a Dwarf and grants +2/+2, making any Dwarf that Nori grants first strike to a powerful combat threat that can dominate trades.

rare

Dwalin, Weaponmaster
Dwalin, Weaponmaster
Legendary Creature — Dwarf Warrior

Dwalin already has first strike and puts hone counters on Equipment when he enters or attacks, and Nori can grant first strike to another attacker simultaneously, creating a fearsome attacking squad.

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