Smaug the Magnificent
Smaug the Magnificent is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Dragon from The Hobbit (229) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $183.99 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Smaug the Magnificent suits collectors and players working on The Hobbit who need the Mythic slot. Treat $183.99 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Smaug the Magnificent from The Hobbit?
Smaug the Magnificent is a Legendary Creature — Dragon in The Hobbit numbered 229. Mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Smaug the Magnificent (229) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Dragon in The Hobbit. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Smaug the Magnificent worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $183.99 for Smaug the Magnificent. Low and high spread runs $183.99 to null. This printing is from The Hobbit. Collector number 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Mythic. The set released in 2026.
| Set | The Hobbit |
|---|---|
| Number | 229 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $183.99 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| Normal | $183.99 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 4 |
How collectible is Smaug the Magnificent?
Smaug the Magnificent is a Mythic printing in The Hobbit. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from The Hobbit. Collector number 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Smaug the Magnificent?
Smaug the Magnificent lists as Legendary Creature — Dragon with keywords Flying, Treasure, Haste. Artist: John Tedrick. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The Hobbit. Collector number 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Smaug the Magnificent (229) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Dragon in The Hobbit. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Smaug the Magnificent is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Creature — Dragon in The Hobbit, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $183.99.
- Mana cost {2}{R}{R} and type line Legendary Creature — Dragon help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $183.99 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Smaug the Magnificent from The Hobbit?
Smaug the Magnificent is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Dragon from The Hobbit numbered 229 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Smaug the Magnificent worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $183.99 for ungraded Smaug the Magnificent. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Smaug the Magnificent?
Smaug the Magnificent is catalogued as Mythic in The Hobbit. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
How do I verify the correct Smaug the Magnificent printing?
Match set code hob, collector number 229, and finish treatment. Scryfall-backed metadata on this page is the reference Cactaur uses for catalog keys. This printing is from The Hobbit.
Why does Smaug the Magnificent trade at a premium?
Smaug the Magnificent combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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