


The Hobbit
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# The Hobbit (Magic: The Gathering, 2026) The Hobbit represents Magic's first major licensed crossover into J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, released in 2026 as a 39-card promotional set. This limited release marks a significant licensing milestone for Wizards of the Coast, expanding beyond the game's traditional fantasy framework into established literary properties. The set's modest card count positions it as a supplemental product rather than a full expansion, likely distributed through premium channels or special events. Notable cards include multiple versions of Smaug the Magnificent, indicating the dragon's central mechanical and thematic importance. The double-faced card The Arkenstone // Seek the Heart demonstrates the set's use of modal mechanics to represent key narrative elements. Bilbo, Luckwearer // Burglar's Plot similarly employs transformation mechanics, reflecting character development from the source material. The inclusion of these mechanically complex cards suggests the set targets experienced players familiar with advanced card design, despite its limited scope.
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VaultStore currently tracks 39 cards on this page, with 2 distinct variant treatments represented across the set.