Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit – prices and most valuable cards
The Hobbit is a Magic: The Gathering set released on August 14, 2026. Our database lists 334 cards (set code: HOB).
Key facts
| Game | Magic: The Gathering |
|---|---|
| Release | August 14, 2026 |
| Code | HOB |
| Card count | 334 |
Most valuable The Hobbit cards
| # | Card | No. | Rarity | Variant | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smaug the Magnificent (Borderless) | 249 | M | Foil | $24,500 |
| 2 | Gleaming Splendor (Borderless) (Surge Foil) | 275 | M | Foil | $416 |
| 3 | Smaug the Magnificent (Showcase) (Surge Foil) | 265 | M | Foil | $167 |
| 4 | Gandalf, Goblins' Bane (Borderless) (Surge Foil) | 278 | M | Foil | $163 |
| 5 | The Arkenstone (Borderless) (Surge Foil) | 283 | M | Foil | $161 |
| 6 | The Queen of Dale (Showcase) (Surge Foil) | 253 | M | Foil | $113 |
| 7 | Thorin, Mountain-king (Borderless) (Surge Foil) | 279 | M | Foil | $102 |
| 8 | Gleaming Splendor (Borderless) | 239 | M | Foil | $101 |
| 9 | Bard, King of Dale (Borderless) (Surge Foil) | 280 | M | Foil | $97.83 |
| 10 | Gollum, Riddle Master (Borderless) (Surge Foil) | 277 | M | Foil | $91.79 |
TCGplayer market prices (US market) as of October 29, 2026 — for each card, its most expensive variant (e.g. holo, 1st Edition). Prices change daily and depend on condition — check the current price of a specific card and version in RipWorth.
Rarities in this set
| Rarity | Cards |
|---|---|
| R | 118 |
| U | 71 |
| C | 62 |
| M | 46 |
| L | 23 |
| T | 14 |
FAQ
How many cards are in The Hobbit?
RipWorth’s database lists 334 numbered cards in The Hobbit (sealed products excluded).
When was The Hobbit released?
The Hobbit was released on August 14, 2026.
What is the most valuable card in The Hobbit?
Based on TCGplayer market prices as of October 29, 2026, the most valuable card is Smaug the Magnificent (Borderless) (249, M) at about $24,500. Prices change daily.
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