The Best Cards in The Hobbit’s Scene Boxes
Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit releases on August 14th. In addition to introducing tons of new cards that can be obtained via Play and Collector Boosters, this set also contains what has become a Universes Beyond Tradition – Scene Boxes. In fact, it’s especially appropriate for us to get Scene Boxes from this set, because Lord of the Rings: ... Read More...
Our Top 10 Best Selling Cards from The Hobbit So Far
The Hobbit is all set to be a magnificent follow-up to Tales of Middle-earth. It’s a gorgeous Standard-legal set with some really exciting cards to test out. Here are our top-selling The Hobbit cards so far – the spiciest, most powerful, and most in demand cards of the set. HOT REPRINTS AND GORGEOUS TREATMENTS ARE OUR HOBBIT BEST SELLERS We ... Read More...
Dwarves: At the Height of their Powers
Before it established its own original fantasy worlds, Magic: The Gathering was one of many fantasy games to borrow heavily from The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien-esque elves, dwarves and goblins all featured prominently in its early sets, and were among the first creature types to receive dedicated typal support. But where elves and goblins went on to become cornerstones ... Read More...
Magic Will Visit Multiple New Planes in 2027
Wizards of the Coast has revealed that Magic’s 2027 release schedule will include multiple sets based on brand new original IP. The February ‘27 set will be Nauctis: The Sunken Realm a colorful underwater world of merfolk and fish-creatures. October will then see the release of Zhalfir, which focuses on the planeswalker Teferi’s temporally-displaced homeland. Wizards also revealed a third ... Read More...
Did Dragon’s Desire Finally Fix Dockside Extortionist?
Dockside Extortionist was banned in Commander in September 2024. It’s a busted little Magic card, and while many were sad to see it go, it was simply too powerful for the format as written. What would a “fixed” Dockside Extortionist look like, and does The Hobbit’s Dragon’s Desire fit the role? DOCKSIDE EXTORTIONIST Dockside is a two-mana creature that enters and ... Read More...
Amassing Value With Amass
Magic: the Gathering | The Hobbit releases on August 14th, 2026 and we are currently in the midst of preview season. The set features tons of amazing new cards and mechanics that bring Tolkien’s iconic 1937 novel to life. However, I’m most excited about a returning mechanic – Amass. This mechanic represents Middle Earth’s seemingly endless Goblin armies. In this ... Read More...
9 Ways to Break The New Elf Commander Thranduil, the Elvenking
The Hobbit releases August 14th, and previews continue to roll out some enticing new cards to brew around. One such card is a new Elf Typal card: Thranduil, the Elvenking. The father of Legolas, Thranduil rules over the realm of Mirkwood during The Hobbit. His card is pretty strong – and can be broken in more ways than one. THRANDUIL, ... Read More...