An Unexpected Party // At the Door
The Hobbit · #289

An Unexpected Party // At the Door

An Unexpected Party // At the Door is a Rare Enchantment // Sorcery — Adventure from The Hobbit (289) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}{W} // {X}{2}{W}. Color identity: W. Use set code, collector number, and finish to confirm the intended printing before comparing prices.

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Who is this card for?

An Unexpected Party // At the Door suits collectors and players working on The Hobbit who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is An Unexpected Party // At the Door from The Hobbit?

An Unexpected Party // At the Door is a Enchantment // Sorcery — Adventure in The Hobbit numbered 289. Mana cost {2}{W}{W} // {X}{2}{W}. Color identity: W. An Unexpected Party // At the Door (289) from The Hobbit should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

What is An Unexpected Party // At the Door worth today?

An Unexpected Party // At the Door lacks a strong public price in this snapshot; use recent sold listings for the same set, collector number, and finish. This printing is from The Hobbit. Collector number 289 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetThe Hobbit
Number289
RarityRare
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Card stats

ColorsW

How collectible is An Unexpected Party // At the Door?

An Unexpected Party // At the Door is a Rare printing in The Hobbit. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from The Hobbit. Collector number 289 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for An Unexpected Party // At the Door?

An Unexpected Party // At the Door lists as Enchantment // Sorcery — Adventure. Artist: Matt Stewart. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The Hobbit. Collector number 289 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

An Unexpected Party // At the Door (289) from The Hobbit should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • An Unexpected Party // At the Door is catalogued as Rare Enchantment // Sorcery — Adventure in The Hobbit, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Set metadata and rarity help cross-check listings against the correct Scryfall printing before you buy.
  • Mana cost {2}{W}{W} // {X}{2}{W} and type line Enchantment // Sorcery — Adventure help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Market pricing may be thin or stale for this printing; confirm with recent sold comps for the same number and finish.

Verdict: Prioritize verifying the exact collector number and finish before transacting; pricing may need live comps at sale time.

FAQ

What is An Unexpected Party // At the Door from The Hobbit?

An Unexpected Party // At the Door is a Rare Enchantment // Sorcery — Adventure from The Hobbit numbered 289 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is An Unexpected Party // At the Door worth?

An Unexpected Party // At the Door lacks a firm public price in this snapshot. Check recent sold listings for the same set, collector number, and finish before buying or selling.

What rarity is An Unexpected Party // At the Door?

An Unexpected Party // At the Door is catalogued as Rare 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 An Unexpected Party // At the Door printing?

Match set code hob, collector number 289, and finish treatment. Scryfall-backed metadata on this page is the reference Cactaur uses for catalog keys. This printing is from The Hobbit.

Should I buy An Unexpected Party // At the Door near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce. This printing is from The Hobbit.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.