MTG reveals 35 new Hobbit cards featuring Thorin, Gandalf, Gollum, and more

Key Points:

• Wizards of the Coast unveiled new Magic: The Gathering cards inspired by The Hobbit during a MagicCon: Amsterdam panel, featuring legendary characters like Thorin Oakenshield, Bard the Bowman, and Gollum, alongside spells and locations from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel.
• The set introduces the “Storied” mechanic, which activates additional abilities when players control three or more artifacts, legendary permanents, and/or sagas; Thorin Oakenshield and Bifur, Melodic Rider both utilize this ability to enhance gameplay around artifacts and Dwarves.
• Iconic moments from The Hobbit are recreated as spells and lands, including saga cards like Burn, Burn, Tree and Fern and protection spells such as The Eagles Are Coming!, as well as equipment like Sting, Bilbo’s Sword, and powerful sorceries like Desolation of Smaug.
• Premium collectible treatments were revealed, including borderless Dwarvish-language cards, alternate "Book Cover" frames styled after classic Tolkien editions, and panoramic Scene Boxes depicting key story events like the dwarves' dinner party and Smaug’s hoard.
• The Hobbit set promises a faithful adaptation of Tolkien’s story with a mix of legendary characters, memorable narrative elements, and innovative mechanics, generating significant excitement ahead of the full preview season.