Set Spotlight
The Hobbit
Bilbo's journey through Middle-earth. Full card spoilers updated daily from Scryfall. Releases August 14, 2026.
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DAYS TO RELEASE
Set Code
hob
Cmdr Code
hoc
Release
August 14, 2026
Cards Spoiled
46
Magic: The Gathering - The Hobbit releases on August 14, 2026 as a Universes Beyond crossover set. The set follows Bilbo Baggins' journey from the Shire through Mirkwood to the Lonely Mountain, featuring iconic characters like Smaug the Magnificent, Thorin Oakenshield, and Tom Bombadil. No traditional Commander preconstructed decks ship with this release. Instead, a cooperative "Battle of Five Armies" experience arrives separately.
The set introduces several new legendary creatures that slot into Commander as build-around generals. Smaug the Magnificent is a mythic Dragon, Thorin 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. Card spoilers on this page update daily from Scryfall as new previews land.
Set codes on Scryfall: HOB (main expansion) and HOC (The Hobbit Commander, eternal-legal cards).
Notable 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
46 The Hobbit cards spoiled so far
Browse every card currently known for this set, sorted newest-first. Updated daily from Scryfall.
Frequently Asked
When does The Hobbit MTG release?
The Hobbit releases on August 14, 2026. Prerelease events begin August 7, 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 preconstructed decks. A cooperative 'Battle of Five Armies' experience is planned separately. Cards from both HOB and HOC are legal in Commander, Legacy, and Vintage.
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).
How many cards are in The Hobbit?
Scryfall lists HOB at 39 numbered cards (main set, still being spoiled) and HOC at 7 cards (Commander-legal eternal product). The full count will grow as spoiler season continues through August 2026.
Are The Hobbit cards Standard legal?
Cards in the main HOB expansion follow standard format legality once the set releases. Cards in the HOC eternal set are legal in Commander, Legacy, and Vintage but not Standard.
What is the Battle of Five Armies experience?
A cooperative multiplayer product announced alongside The Hobbit, arriving in 2027. It replaces the traditional Commander precon slot for this set. Details on its format and card composition are not yet confirmed.