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Magic: The Gathering · 2026-08-14

The Hobbit

The Hobbit (hob) is a mainline Magic: The Gathering set from 2026-08-14 with 39 catalogued printings. Smaug the Magnificent near $183.99 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $16.48 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to magic:en:hob.

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What is The Hobbit?

The Hobbit sits in the Magic: The Gathering slice of the Magic: The Gathering catalog, dated 2026-08-14 in our catalog. Notable market references include Smaug the Magnificent, The Arkenstone // Seek the Heart, Bilbo, Thief in the Night. Priced printings center around a $16.48 median snapshot. Catalog key magic:en:hob powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.

What is The Hobbit?

Within Magic: The Gathering, The Hobbit represents the catalog family as a mainline product line. We surface every indexed printing in one table so you can spot missing numbers quickly. Booster-era sets typically mix commons through secret rares; use the rarity breakdown below before you crack sealed product.

When was The Hobbit released?

The Hobbit carries a 2026-08-14 release date in Cactaur metadata with 39 official cards. Actual print runs vary by region; Japanese and English releases may differ by a few weeks. Our 39 indexed printings include variants when providers expose them, which can exceed the number printed on booster packaging.

What are the chase cards in The Hobbit?

High references in The Hobbit currently include Smaug the Magnificent at $183.99; The Arkenstone // Seek the Heart at $75.00; Bilbo, Thief in the Night at $75.00; Smaug the Magnificent at $67.18; Thorin, Mountain-king at $44.00; My Precious // Allure of Power at $36.31. Chase slots combine scarcity, art, and competitive demand—prices move with tournament results and reprint rumors. Follow individual card pages for condition-specific ranges.

How much is The Hobbit worth?

Adding priced singles yields a $547.92 rough index across 15 printings (low $2.00, median $16.48, high $183.99). That sum is not a sealed-box price—it is a catalog thought experiment for set completion at near-mint references. The Hobbit is indexed under slug hob in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

How do you complete The Hobbit?

Booster-set completion for The Hobbit usually means opening product, trading duplicates, and buying missing holos. Use related sets below to spot overlapping trainers or energy cards that reduce spend. The Hobbit is indexed under slug hob in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

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Rarity breakdown

Mythic 15
Common 14
Rare 9
Uncommon 1

All cards in The Hobbit

Card # Rarity Market USD
Smaug the Magnificent 229 Mythic $183.99
Bilbo, Thief in the Night 33 Mythic $75.00
The Arkenstone // Seek the Heart 170 Mythic $75.00
Smaug the Magnificent 110 Mythic $67.18
Thorin, Mountain-king 114 Mythic $44.00
My Precious // Allure of Power 176 Rare $36.31
Tom, Bert, and William 169 Rare $16.99
An Unexpected Party // At the Door 29 Rare $16.48
Riddles in the Dark 53 Rare $15.98
Forest 198 Common $3.00
Island 195 Common $3.00
Mountain 197 Common $3.00
Plains 194 Common $3.00
Bilbo, Luckwearer // Burglar's Plot 32 Uncommon $2.99
Swamp 196 Common $2.00
An Unexpected Party // At the Door 289 Rare
Bilbo, Thief in the Night 219 Mythic
Bilbo, Thief in the Night 255 Mythic
My Precious // Allure of Power 235 Rare
My Precious // Allure of Power 271 Rare
Plains 313 Common
Plains 314 Common
Plains 315 Common
Plains 316 Common
Plains 317 Common
Plains 318 Common
Plains 319 Common
Plains 320 Common
Riddles in the Dark 292 Rare
Smaug the Magnificent 249 Mythic
Smaug the Magnificent 265 Mythic
The Arkenstone // Seek the Heart 234 Mythic
The Arkenstone // Seek the Heart 247 Mythic
The Arkenstone // Seek the Heart 270 Mythic
The Arkenstone // Seek the Heart 283 Mythic
Thorin, Mountain-king 243 Mythic
Thorin, Mountain-king 279 Mythic
Tom, Bert, and William 312 Rare
Wood Elves 142 Common

FAQ

How many cards are in The Hobbit?

Cactaur indexes 39 printings in The Hobbit; official count is 39. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.

When did The Hobbit release?

The Hobbit shows a catalog release date of 2026-08-14 for this English Magic: The Gathering entry. The Hobbit is indexed under slug hob in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

What is the most expensive card in The Hobbit?

Smaug the Magnificent leads references around $183.99 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. The Hobbit is indexed under slug hob in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

Is The Hobbit good for beginners?

The Hobbit works for collectors who already know the format. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. The Hobbit is indexed under slug hob in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

Where can I track The Hobbit prices?

Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.

Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

Cactaur does not authenticate cards or guarantee values. Scan your copy in the iPhone app for condition-aware guidance.

Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-25. Last updated: 2026-06-25.