A powerful new companion card joins the upcoming card decks for Magic: The Gathering.
Unveiled today are several new cards for The Hobbit “Universes Beyond” cards from Magic The Gathering (MTG). And we got an exclusive!
Lord of the Eagles
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As you can see on the reveal, this powerful card gathers all your creature power to make spell easier to cast. It includes a direct paraphrase of J.R.R. Tolkien’s own words from The Hobbit published in 1937, “Eagles are not kindly birds. Some are cowardly and cruel. But the ancient race of the northern mountains were the greatest of all birds; they were proud and strong and noble-hearted. They did not love goblins, or fear them. When they took any notice of them at all (which was seldom, for they did not eat such creatures), they swooped on them and drove them shrieking back to their caves, and stopped whatever wickedness they were doing.”
Find more previews of The Hobbit x MTG from various folks around the interwebs here.
The Hobbit Universes Beyond sets release August 2026. Buy them from your local game shop!
Middle-earth is calling once again as Magic: The Gathering returns to the world of Professor J.R.R. Tolkien with the all-new The Hobbit set! Arriving on August 14, this highly anticipated release brings Bilbo Baggins’ unforgettable adventure to the tabletop, giving players and collectors a chance to experience one of fantasy’s greatest stories through Magic’s iconic cards.
One of the standout exclusives from Dark Horse Direct at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is a clever twist on one of the most beloved heroes in Tolkien’s legendarium. The Invisible Bilbo Baggins vinyl figure, inspired by the classic 1977 animated The Hobbit, takes the previously released Bilbo figure and transforms him into the moment every fan remembers—after slipping on the One Ring. Cast in clear vinyl to recreate Bilbo’s invisibility, this exclusive beautifully captures one of the film’s most iconic scenes while paying tribute to the animated classic that introduced countless fans to Middle-earth.
Wētā Workshop Brings Middle-earth Magic Back to San Diego Comic-Con 2026
San Diego Comic-Con is nearly here, and Wētā Workshop is once again preparing to make Booth #3613 a must-visit destination for Tolkien fans and collectors alike. Returning to SDCC from July 23–26, the award-winning New Zealand studio has assembled an impressive lineup of special guests, exclusive reveals, live demonstrations, and one major surprise that The Lord of the Rings collectors won’t want to miss.
Weta Workshop has returned to one of the most iconic locations in Middle-earth with the reveal of an all-new Weathertop Environment, and it is an incredible evolution of a fan-favorite collectible. While longtime collectors will remember the original Sideshow/Weta environment, this brand-new edition takes everything to the next level with a larger scale, dramatically enhanced sculpting, and an impressive level of detail that truly captures the ruined watchtower of Amon Sûl. Whether displayed on its own or paired with your favorite Weta figures, this environment is designed to bring one of The Lord of the Rings‘ most unforgettable locations to life.
