New Magic: the Gathering Cards Unveiled From the Hobbit Series
WHO:
Draftsim - The panel featured characters from The Hobbit, including Gandalf, Smaug, Thorin Oakenshield, and Bard, King of Dale.
Sportskeeda - The event was part of MagicCon Amsterdam.
WHAT:
TheOneRing.net - The set will include Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Bundles, and Commander decks.
TheOneRing.net - The set will feature a special group of five cards printed entirely in Dwarvish.
Draftsim - The set includes a new Sultai elf commander named Thranduil, the Elvenking, who specifically cares about legendary elves.
Draftsim - Bard, King of Dale is described as both a draw doubler and a token doubler.
Draftsim - The card "The Eagles Are Coming!" allows players to return their creatures to their hand and replace them with Eagle tokens on their next upkeep.
Draftsim - The card "Supper for Spiders" turns dead creatures into Food artifacts under your control.
Polygon.com - The set features a new mechanic called "Storied," which allows players to unlock additional abilities by controlling three or more artifacts, legendary permanents, and/or sagas.
Polygon.com - The card "Desolation of Smaug" deals three damage to each non-dragon creature and adds four mana that can only be spent on dragon spells.
Draftsim - New cards from the Magic: The Gathering Hobbit series were unveiled, including Gandalf, Party Guest and Smaug.
Draftsim - The set includes a new mechanic called "recruit" that creates a 1/1 token.
Draftsim - The card "Sting, Bilbo's Sword" features a new counter type called "hone counters."
Draftsim - The card "The Desolation of Smaug" serves as a board wipe.
Draftsim - The set introduces the "amass" mechanic for goblins, joining zombies, orcs, and slivers.
Draftsim - The sagas in this set are themed around songs, with one card titled "Burn, Burn, Tree and Fern."
WHERE:
Draftsim - The announcements were made during MagicCon Amsterdam.
WHEN:
TheOneRing.net - The Hobbit set is set to be released on August 14.
Draftsim - The Hobbit spoiler season was kicked off with a dedicated panel at MagicCon Amsterdam.
WHY:
Draftsim - The new set aims to enhance gameplay with new mechanics and character-themed cards.
HOW:
Draftsim - The set will include Scene Cards that recreate the "crack the plates" sequence from The Hobbit.
Polygon.com - Wizards of the Coast revealed several premium treatments and collector products inspired by The Hobbit, including a new Book Cover series and a Borderless Dwarvish Language treatment.
Draftsim - The new cards were revealed through a panel presentation at the convention.
(UPDATED July 19, 2026 16:13 UTC)
The highly anticipated Hobbit set is set to be released on August 14 and will include Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Bundles, and Commander decks. Fans can look forward to a unique feature in the set, which includes a special group of five cards printed entirely in Dwarvish. Additionally, the set will showcase Scene Cards that recreate the iconic "crack the plates" sequence from The Hobbit.
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(UPDATED July 19, 2026 05:49 UTC)
Wizards of the Coast has unveiled an exciting new set inspired by The Hobbit, featuring a Sultai elf commander named Thranduil, the Elvenking, who focuses on legendary elves. Among the standout cards are "The Eagles Are Coming!" which allows players to swap their creatures for Eagle tokens, and "Desolation of Smaug," dealing damage to non-dragon creatures while generating mana for dragon spells. Additionally, the set introduces a new mechanic called "Storied," enabling players to unlock extra abilities by controlling three or more artifacts, legendary permanents, or sagas, along with premium treatments and collector products like a Book Cover series.
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(UPDATED July 18, 2026 22:12 UTC)
At MagicCon Amsterdam, a dedicated panel unveiled exciting new cards from the Magic: The Gathering Hobbit series, featuring beloved characters like Gandalf, Smaug, and Thorin Oakenshield. This set introduces innovative mechanics, including "recruit," which creates a 1/1 token, and "amass" for goblins, while also showcasing unique cards like "Sting, Bilbo's Sword" with hone counters and "The Desolation of Smaug" as a powerful board wipe. The themed sagas in this collection, such as "Burn, Burn, Tree and Fern," aim to enhance gameplay and immerse players in the rich lore of Middle-earth.