2026321 cards

The Hobbit

321 cards · expansion set · released August 14, 2026

hob

Difficulty

4/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

$59.35

Market average

Top Card

Gleaming Splendor

$94.16

Rarity Tier

Rare

Overview

The Hobbit is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set, released August 14, 2026 with 321 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any The Hobbit card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.

Best for

  • players opening current product and singles buyers
  • people completing or pricing The Hobbit (321 cards, code hob)
  • singles buyers focused on Gleaming Splendor / Seek

Skip if

  • you will not check edition/treatment and still want “NM mythic” prices
  • you want a tiny master set — this product is wide; budget special frames separately

Common mistakes

On The Hobbit, the usual miss is week-one hype prices as permanent truth. Money still clusters around Gleaming Splendor / Seek; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: The Hobbit (2026, current Standard / premier) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code hob before the art.

What to check first

First: treatment (borderless, showcase, extended) and number. On Gleaming Splendor / Seek, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the The Hobbit checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in The Hobbit right now is Gleaming Splendor, with a market price around $94.16. Other standout cards include The Arkenstone // Seek the Heart and Smaug the Magnificent.

Tips to finish the set

To complete The Hobbit you'll need all 321 cards. Start with the commons and uncommons — they're cheap and fill most of the checklist — then chase the rares and mythics. Scanning as you sort lets Tappr flag the The Hobbit cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

  1. 01

    Scan your The Hobbit cards with Tappr to identify every printing

  2. 02

    Check the live market price for each card, including foils

  3. 03

    Prioritize chase cards like Gleaming Splendor

  4. 04

    Save scanned cards to your The Hobbit checklist to see what's missing

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any The Hobbit card and it identifies the exact printing, collector number, and current value instantly — no typing set codes or flipping through a price guide. Every scan can be saved straight into your digital The Hobbit binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01How many cards are in The Hobbit?

The Hobbit contains 321 cards. It was released August 14, 2026.

02What is the most valuable card in The Hobbit?

Gleaming Splendor is currently the most valuable The Hobbit card, trading around $94.16 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.

03When was The Hobbit released?

The Hobbit was released August 14, 2026 (2026) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.

04How do I check The Hobbit card prices?

Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact The Hobbit printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full The Hobbit price overview.

Free to download
Tappr

Ready to scan your collection?

Get Tappr free. Identify any Magic: The Gathering card and see what it is worth in seconds.

No credit card. No signup. Just scan.

Free on iOS & AndroidNo account required
Tappr

Scan any MTG card

Free on iOS & Android

Get App