{"product_id":"magic-the-gathering-the-hobbit-prerelease-kit","title":"Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit Prerelease Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe road goes ever on, and this August it leads out the front door of Bag End and straight to your table. The Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit Prerelease Kit is your first chance to play the set before it hits shelves, following Bilbo, Gandalf and the company of Dwarves from the Shire through Mirkwood to the treasure hoard beneath the Lonely Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach kit gives you everything you need to build a 40-card sealed deck and jump straight into friendly games. Crack six Play Boosters, sort your cards, pick two colours, and battle it out. This is the first Tolkien set legal in Standard, with Adventure returning alongside new mechanics like Storied, Recruit and hone counters, plus Amass building your own Goblin armies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe run our prerelease community first and player focused. New to Magic or a seasoned wizard, there is a seat at the table for you. Join us at SNAPS Bridport on Wednesday 12th August 2026 6pm!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e6 Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit Play Boosters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1 traditional foil promo card (rare or mythic rare)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1 deck box (the kit packaging doubles as your box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1 Spindown life counter die\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlay a week early.\u003c\/strong\u003e Get hands on the set before its 14th August global release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed is the most welcoming way to learn Magic. Guided deck building included, and our team is on hand all night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard legal.\u003c\/strong\u003e The first Tolkien set you can take into Standard, so your pulls have a home beyond the kitchen table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat value pull potential.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six boosters plus a guaranteed foil promo means real chances at set headliners like Smaug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverything in one box.\u003c\/strong\u003e Boosters, promo, die and deck box, ready to go. Just add basic lands (we supply those at the event).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity first.\u003c\/strong\u003e A relaxed, friendly room built for players, not sharks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to bring anything?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust yourself. Your kit has your cards, your die and your deck box. We supply the basic lands. A playmat and sleeves are optional if you have them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI have never played Magic. Can I still come?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely, and prerelease is the best possible place to start. Sealed puts everyone on a level footing with a brand new set, and our team will walk you through building your deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen and where is your event?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWednesday 12th August 2026 at SNAPS Bridport. This falls inside the official prerelease window, so you play a full week before the set launches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the kit again?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix The Hobbit Play Boosters, one traditional foil promo card, a deck box and a Spindown life counter die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this set legal in Standard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Hobbit is the first Tolkien set to be Standard legal, so your cards are tournament ready, not just for casual play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy a kit to take home instead of playing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Reserve a take-home kit and open it with your own group. Playing in the room is more fun, but the choice is yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the foil promo date stamped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The promo cards for this set are no longer date stamped\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"asmodee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54891945984342,"sku":"Mag5411","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/2792\/2518\/files\/Magic-the-gathering-hobbit-pre-release-front.webp?v=1785847420","url":"https:\/\/snapsgames.co.uk\/products\/magic-the-gathering-the-hobbit-prerelease-kit","provider":"Snaps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}