{"product_id":"the-hobbit-prerelease-pack","title":"The Hobbit - Prerelease Pack *Pre-Order*","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSet Out from The Shire — Magic Returns to Middle-earth\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMagic: The Gathering's journey through Middle-earth continues with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/strong\u003e, a full set release that takes players back to the beloved story of Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, and Thorin's company of Dwarves. Where \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth\u003c\/em\u003e explored the War of the Ring, this set returns to the grand beginning — the unexpected adventure, the riddles in the dark, and the dragon sleeping on a mountain of gold. Mechanically, The Hobbit introduces the \u003cstrong\u003eAmass\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRecruit\u003c\/strong\u003e themes, letting players build and command armies in the shadow of The Lonely Mountain as they race to claim the treasure hoard of Erebor. This is a licensed collaboration with Middle-earth Enterprises, bringing one of fantasy's most iconic stories to the Magic card frame in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside a Prerelease Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Prerelease Pack is your first chance to crack open \u003cstrong\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/strong\u003e before the set officially hits shelves on August 14, 2026. It's a self-contained sealed experience designed to walk players through deck building and get them playing immediately. Each pack contains \u003cstrong\u003e6 Play Boosters\u003c\/strong\u003e, with every booster delivering 14 cards drawn from the main set (cards HOB 1–248). Each Play Booster is guaranteed to include \u003cstrong\u003e1 traditional foil rare or mythic rare\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the Prerelease Pack an especially solid value for players and collectors alike. Pull rates include a chance at 2 rares (26% of packs) or even 3 rares (2% of packs), plus foil borderless rare and mythic rare treatments appearing in under 1% of boosters. Every pack also contains 1 traditional foil card of any rarity, and roughly 1 in 5 packs swaps the standard land for a traditional foil land. The pack is rounded out with a \u003cstrong\u003eSpindown life counter\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep the games running smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Pick Up a Prerelease Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrerelease Packs are the ideal starting point for players who want to engage with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/strong\u003e at launch. If you've never drafted or built a sealed deck before, the Prerelease format is specifically designed to guide you through it — you build a deck from what you open, keep everything you crack, and play for fun. For experienced players, it's simply the earliest opportunity to get The Hobbit cards in hand, explore the new mechanics, and start building toward Standard, Pioneer, or Commander. The guaranteed foil rare in every pack also makes this appealing for collectors who want to start their set collection from day one. Format legality for The Hobbit has not yet been confirmed — check back closer to the August 2026 release date for official format announcements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagic: The Gathering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrerelease Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Play Boosters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCards per Booster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat Legality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo be confirmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuaranteed Pulls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 traditional foil rare\/mythic rare per booster; 1 Spindown life counter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAugust 14, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Magic: The Gathering","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":44067288055896,"sku":"MTGS-3447-N","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/692973.jpg?v=1777924608","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/the-hobbit-prerelease-pack","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}