Set Spotlight
The Hobbit
Bilbo's journey through Middle-earth. Adventure cards, Scene Boxes, and full spoilers updated daily. Releases August 14, 2026.
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DAYS TO RELEASE
Set Code
hob
Cmdr Code
hoc
Release
August 14, 2026
Cards Spoiled
19
Magic: The Gathering - The Hobbit releases on August 14, 2026 as a Universes Beyond crossover set and the first Tolkien-universe expansion legal in Standard. The set follows Bilbo Baggins' journey from the Shire through Mirkwood to the Lonely Mountain, with Adventure as the primary returning mechanic. Each Adventure card tells a multi-part narrative beat from the novel on a single card.
No traditional Commander preconstructed decks ship with this release. Instead, two Scene Boxes — Crack the Plates and Treasures of Smaug — each contain three Play Boosters and six borderless eternal-legal cards that join into a displayable panorama. Five themed Welcome Decks round out the product lineup alongside Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Bundles, and a Draft Night kit. A cooperative Battle of Five Armies Co-Op Kit arrives separately in 2027.
The set introduces several legendary creatures for Commander. Smaug the Magnificent is a mythic Dragon, Thorin, Mountain-king is a Dwarf Noble tribal payoff, and the HOC companion set includes Sauron, the Dark Lord (Grixis) and Tom Bombadil (five-color) as Commander-legal options. Collector Boosters carry chase variants including a gleaming gold Smaug (roughly 500 copies), Dwarven Language cards, Book Cover treatments, and the Dragon Horde Frame. Card spoilers on this page update daily from Scryfall as previews continue.
Set codes on Scryfall: HOB (main expansion) and HOC (The Hobbit Commander, eternal-legal cards).
Card data sourced from Scryfall
Notable The Hobbit Cards
My Precious // Allure of Power
Legendary Artifact — Equipment // Instant — Adventure
rare
HOB 176
Price on TCGplayer
The Arkenstone // Seek the Heart
Legendary Artifact // Sorcery — Adventure
mythic
HOB 170
Price on TCGplayer
19 The Hobbit cards spoiled so far
Browse every card currently known for this set, sorted newest-first. Updated daily from Scryfall.
The Hobbit FAQ
When does The Hobbit MTG release?
The Hobbit releases on August 14, 2026. Prerelease events run August 7-13, 2026 and MTGA/MTGO goes live August 11, 2026. The set codes are HOB for the main expansion and HOC for the eternal-legal Commander cards.
Does The Hobbit have Commander precons?
No. The Hobbit ships without traditional Commander precons. Two Scene Boxes -- Crack the Plates and Treasures of Smaug -- each include three Play Boosters and six eternal-legal borderless cards. Five themed Welcome Decks are also part of the product lineup. A Battle of Five Armies Co-Op Kit is planned for 2027.
What products come with The Hobbit?
Play Boosters ($6.99), Collector Boosters ($37.99), Bundles ($69.99), a Gift Bundle ($89.99), a Draft Night kit ($119.99), two Scene Boxes -- Crack the Plates and Treasures of Smaug ($41.99 each) -- and five themed Welcome Decks. The Battle of Five Armies Co-Op Kit follows in 2027.
What are the best The Hobbit cards for Commander?
Smaug the Magnificent (red mythic Dragon), Thorin, Mountain-king (red Dwarf Noble), Sauron, the Dark Lord (Grixis, from HOC), and Tom Bombadil (five-color, from HOC) are the standout legendaries. Tom, Bert, and William offers a Golgari troll option.
What legendary creatures are in The Hobbit?
Main set (HOB): Bilbo, Thief in the Night (blue), Bilbo, Luckwearer (blue), Smaug the Magnificent (red), Thorin, Mountain-king (red), Tom, Bert, and William (black-green). Commander set (HOC): Sauron, the Dark Lord (blue-black-red), Tom Bombadil (five-color).
What is the Adventure mechanic in The Hobbit?
Adventure returns from Throne of Eldraine as the set's primary mechanic. Each Adventure card has a spell half and a creature half -- cast the Adventure spell first, then cast the creature from exile later. In The Hobbit, Adventures represent multi-part narrative moments from the novel on a single card.
How many cards are in The Hobbit?
Preview season is underway and the card count is still growing. Check the card list on this page for the latest count, updated daily from Scryfall. HOC (the Commander companion set) currently lists 7 eternal-legal cards.
Are The Hobbit cards Standard legal?
Yes. The Hobbit is the first Tolkien-universe Universes Beyond set legal in Standard. Cards in the main HOB expansion enter Standard on release day. Cards in the HOC eternal set are legal in Commander, Legacy, and Vintage but not Standard.
What is the Battle of Five Armies Co-Op Kit?
A cooperative multiplayer product announced alongside The Hobbit, arriving in 2027. It replaces the traditional Commander precon slot for this set. Details on format, card composition, and exact release date are not yet confirmed.
What special card treatments are in The Hobbit?
Collector Boosters feature several chase variants: a gleaming gold Smaug (roughly 500 copies worldwide), five Dwarven Language cards (including Arcane Signet), Book Cover frame treatments, Dragon Horde Frame showcase cards, and full-art Middle-earth Journey basic lands with seasonal variants.