Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit key art featuring Bilbo, Gandalf, and Thorin's company

Preorder the journey from the Shire to the Lonely Mountain with boosters, bundles, Scene Boxes, and release-week essentials from your local game store.

Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit

Return to Middle-earth with Bilbo, Gandalf, Thorin's company, and the Dragon Smaug.

An Unexpected Journey Begins

Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit follows the road from the Shire to the Lonely Mountain, bringing beloved companions, dangerous foes, and the treasures of Erebor to your games of Magic. The set releases worldwide on August 14, 2026, with Prerelease events running August 7 through 13.

Choose what fits your table: Play Boosters for drafting and everyday opening, Collector Boosters for premium treatments and the gleaming gold Smaug chase, Bundles for a ready-to-go collection start, and Scene Boxes for six borderless foil cards that combine into a display-worthy moment.

Every Play Booster display and Collector Booster display includes a traditional foil Middle-earth classic artist Box Topper. Preorder with J&J for friendly local help, clear product choices, and release-week pickup.

⚡ Preorders begin shipping during prerelease week or are ready for pickup on the first day of prerelease.

How preorders work

Reserve Now

Pay today to lock in your bundle. Quantities are limited and may sell out early.

Pickup or Shipping

Choose free in-store pickup in Glendale or ship to your door when product arrives.

Status Updates

We’ll email you preorder updates and a pickup or shipping notice as soon as stock lands.

Easy Changes

Need an adjustment before release week? Message us and we’ll help.

FAQ

When a bundle includes options, choose from the dropdowns on the product page. If a specific variant sells out, we’ll reach out with the closest available match.

We begin fulfillment on release week. You’ll get an email when your order is ready for pickup or when a shipping label is created.

Yes. Choose Local Pickup at checkout. We’ll email you as soon as your bundle is ready at J & J Gaming Factory in Glendale.

Yes. Each bundle tier has a limited quantity. Once a tier sells out it will not restock until after release, if at all.

If you need a change before release week, contact us and we’ll help. After fulfillment begins, changes are more limited.

Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit unexpected party key art

Choose the products that fit your table, reserve them with J&J, and be ready when The Hobbit arrives August 14.

Set Out Together