Releasing on August 14, The Hobbit is the next Universes Beyond set in line after Marvel Super Heroes. After the success of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth, the first Universes Beyond set to be legal in the Modern format, the prequel book is getting its own Magic treatment. You can expect plenty of cards that are faithful to J.R.R. Tolkien’s expansive world building, including multiple versions of iconic characters, locations, and story moments. Each card is carefully designed to both work mechanically in a game of Magic, but also to stay true to the original works.
So far, it looks as through the entire product suite is available to preorder at both Amazon and Best Buy at the time or writing this guide. A notable omission compared to previous Magic expansions is a preconstructed Commander decks. Most sets come with at least one 100-card deck ready to play outside of the box, but it seems The Hobbit is bucking this trend. This is likely due to the amount of Legendary Creatures that are sure to be in packs, as Wizards of the Coast has confirmed some characters will be getting multiple different cards in the set.
Below is a full list of sealed products you can get your hands on with The Hobbit. Some of them are sold out, but with the expansion dropping in August there’s plenty of time to check back in for restocks.
Play Booster Box (30 Packs)
$209.70 | Releases August 14
Play booster packs are the best way to bolster your collection. Each pack comes with 15 card and the chance to pull a Rare or Mythic. The Play booster box is a collection of 30 packs, so if you wanted to host a draft night with friends or just rip packs with The Hobbit films in the background, this is the perfect way to do so.
The Hobbit Bundle (9 Packs)
$70 | Releases August 14
Similar to the Play booster box, bundles are great kits to get started. You’ll get a few packs, but accessories like the life counter and box are super helpful to always have on hand. Here’s everything you’ll get:
