Discover the Magic: A First Look at The Hobbit™ in Magic: The Gathering® Collectibles!
Hook: Get ready, collectors! The enchanting world of Middle-earth is joining the ranks of your favorite trading cards, unleashing epic adventures and collectible treasures!
Published: May 1, 2026 · 2:00 AM
What Happened
We’re diving back into the beloved realms of Middle-earth with Magic: The Gathering® | The Hobbit™! Join Bilbo Baggins on his unexpected journey filled with thrilling encounters and unforgettable companions. At MagicCon: Las Vegas, our dedicated team revealed some of the most exciting cards from this set, and trust us—there’s a treasure trove of info, card reveals, and important dates to prepare you for this highly anticipated release!
Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit Details
HOB Expansion Symbol
HOC Expansion Symbol
Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit Set Code: HOB
Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit Eternal-Legal Set Code: HOC
Legality:
- Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit (HOB) is legal in all formats.
- The Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit Eternal-legal set (HOC) is legal in Commander, Legacy, and Vintage.
- Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit Play Boosters contain cards from HOB and are playable in Draft and Sealed formats.
Website: Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit
Card Image Gallery: Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit
MSRPs for Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit:
- Play Booster: $6.99
- Collector Booster: $37.99
- Bundle: $69.99
- Gift Bundle: $89.99
- Draft Night: $119.99
- Scene Box: $41.99
Important Dates:
- MagicCon: Amsterdam: July 17–19, 2026
- Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit at Gen Con: July 30–August 2
- Prerelease Events: August 7–13
- Global Tabletop Release: August 14
- Standard Showdown: August 14–September 24
- Commander Party, Round 1: August 21–27
- Magic Spotlight: The Hobbit in Brisbane: August 28–30
- Gift Bundle Release Date: September 4
- Magic Spotlight: The Hobbit in Dallas: September 4–6
- Magic Presents: Heart of the Mountain: September 4–10
- Commander Party, Round 2: September 18–24
Your Journey Begins on August 14
Experience the charm of The Hobbit through the lens of Magic: The Gathering! Each card brings stories of Bilbo, Gandalf, and his trusty Dwarves to your gameplay. Dive into this world on August 14, 2026, and preorder now from your local game store, TCGplayer, Amazon, and other retailers selling Magic!
The Adventure Comes to Your Local Game Store
Experience Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit at your local game store and earn exclusive promo cards while they’re still available!
Take part in the Standard Showdown events and earn a traditional foil Wood Elves promo card while supplies last.
Join the Commander Party events featuring fantastic promo cards, with opportunities to secure a traditional foil Bilbo, Luckwearer card.
Gather for Magic Presents: Heart of the Mountain where you can earn a traditional foil An Unexpected Party promo card.
Don’t miss out—be part of the epic celebrations at your local game store‘s Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit events!
The Booster Fun of Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit
If you seek extraordinary treasures for your collection, explore dazzling Booster Fun treatments in Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit. A few surprises remain hidden until the set’s launch!
Gleaming Gold Smaug, the Magnificent
Bring the awe-inspiring Dragon Smaug to your collection with this gleaming gold headliner card, featuring an incredible foil treatment that matches his legendary status!
Middle-earth Classic Artist Cards
Delve into 40 new borderless cards featuring artwork by renowned fantasy artists, celebrating the rich history of Tolkien’s lore.
Why It Matters for Collectors
This release offers a unique opportunity to enrich your collection with nostalgia-fueled cards that may significantly impact their future value. Limited editions and special foils are likely to create demand within the community, driving resale values up.
Convention & Card Show Angle
Be sure to connect with fellow collectors at expos where you can find exclusive offers, trade promo cards, and discuss this groundbreaking set. Card shows will be the ideal venue to showcase and trade for these highly anticipated cards.
Source
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