Magic: The Gathering will travel back to Middle-earth this month with the release of a new set of tabletop gaming cards based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s work. Variety has the exclusive first look at a card from the collection featuring a key character in the plot against the dragon Smaug.
Releasing Aug. 14, “The Hobbit” set will feature cards “from the time-honored tale, blending rich storytelling with strategic play as players adventure alongside familiar friends and formidable foes,” including the gold Smaug the Magnificent headliner card, Middle-earth classic artist cards, and Dwarven language cards.
Per the description for the set, “Journey from the Shire to the Lonely Mountain alongside Bilbo Baggins in a set that captures the whimsy and heart of one of fantasy’s most beloved adventures. Players will encounter trolls, ponder riddles in the dark, and come face-to-face with Smaug himself—brought to life through Magic’s gameplay and design.”
Variety has an exclusive look at two variants of one new card from “The Hobbit” set, titled “Glóin the Mighty.” In this card, the “dwarf warrior” Glóin is seen battling with an goblin during an iconic scene from the book where he and Thorin Oakenshield’s defend their dwarf brethren and Bilbo on their journey. Glóin goes on to be the father of Gimli, one of Frodo’s fellowship members, in “The Lord of the Rings.”
