The Hobbit
There and back again — Middle-earth's dwarves, dragons, and one burglar.
A Universes Beyond return to Middle-earth built around The Hobbit, with Smaug, Thranduil, Beorn, Thorin's company, and a deep bench of Dwarf and Halfling legends. The main set pairs with The Hobbit Eternal supplement for Commander players.
What's New in The Hobbit
Leans into Dwarf and Halfling typal strategies plus Adventure cards that let legendary characters cast a spell before coming down as a creature. Dragons — led by Smaug in three different forms — anchor the big-finish decks.
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News · 7 minMTG The Hobbit Set: Release Date, Best Commanders, and Confirmed Cards
Magic returned to Middle-earth with The Hobbit on August 14, 2026 — the first Tolkien set legal in Standard. Smaug, Thranduil, Thorin, Beorn, and the Adventure mechanic. Here's the full breakdown.
Guides · 7 minBest Commanders in MTG The Hobbit: Thranduil, Smaug, Beorn, and More
The Hobbit is one of the deepest Commander sets in years. Here are the best commanders from the set — Thranduil, Smaug, Beorn, The Great Goblin, and Bard — with a deck direction for each.
Guides · 6 minSmaug Commander Deck: How to Build Around MTG's Newest Dragon
Smaug the Magnificent is coming in The Hobbit set. Here's how to build a Dragon tribal Commander deck ready for August 2026.
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