MTG reveals 35 new Hobbit cards featuring Thorin, Gandalf, Gollum, and more
Wizards of the Coast announced 35 new Hobbit-themed cards for Magic: The Gathering during a MagicCon: Amsterdam panel on July 18. The expansion is part of the company’s Universes Beyond crossover initiative, bringing J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved novel to the trading card game.
The new cards feature iconic characters from The Hobbit as legendary creatures, including Thorin Oakenshield, Bard the Bowman, Thranduil the Elvenking, and Gollum, Riddle Master. The set also includes spells designed to recreate memorable moments from the novel’s narrative, expanding the lore available within MTG’s cardpool.
Wizards has invested in premium collectible treatments to make the set particularly appealing to fans and collectors. These include borderless cards featuring Dwarvish-language text, alternate “Book Cover” frames, and new Scene Boxes. The combination of recognizable characters, iconic locations, and special card treatments has generated significant anticipation among the MTG community.
The announcement demonstrates Wizards’ continued expansion of the Universes Beyond program, which has become a major initiative for bringing popular intellectual properties into Magic: The Gathering. Fans are reportedly excited about the prospects of this particular crossover, which taps into the enduring popularity of Tolkien’s work.