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Pre-Order The Hobbit — Magic: The Gathering's Journey to Middle-earth
The Hobbit arrives in Magic: The Gathering on August 7, 2026 — and On Board Gaming has pre-orders open now. Grab Play Booster displays, Collector Boosters, and Bundles at our San Diego County game store, with in-store pickup in Escondido or shipping anywhere in the US. Hunting singles? The Hobbit cards will land in our MTG singles inventory at release.
Playing at prerelease? Sign up for one of our four Hobbit Prerelease events, August 7–12.
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Magic Presents: The Hobbit Pre-Release - Wednesday 8/12/2026 @ 6PM08/12/26 @ 6M $40 + Tax 6 pack sealed 3 Rounds of swiss Best of 3, 50 minute round. Pack per round win. Bonus packs for 3-0 record. This event has a player cap, once cap is reached no additional ...
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Magic Presents: The Hobbit 2-Headed Giant Pre-Release - Sunday 8/09/2026 @ 1PMThis is a 2-Head Giant event and will require a partner. Only 1 ticket must be purchased for the team. 08/09/26 @ 1PM $80 + Tax Sealed 3 Rounds of swiss Best of 3, 50 minute round. Pack per round ...
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Magic Presents: The Hobbit Pre-Release - Saturday 8/08/2026 @ 12:30PM08/08/26 @ 12:30PM $40 + Tax 6 pack sealed 3 Rounds of swiss Best of 3, 50 minute round. Pack per round win. Bonus packs for 3-0 record. This event has a player cap, once cap is reached no additi...
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Magic Presents: The Hobbit Pre-Release - Friday 8/07/2026 @ 6PM08/07/26 @ 6PM $40 + Tax 6 pack sealed 3 Rounds of swiss Best of 3, 50 minute round. Pack per round win. Bonus packs for 3-0 record. This event has a player cap, once cap is reached no additional...
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The Hobbit - Draft Night📦 Pre-order — Available on or around August 7, 2026. Reserve your copy now! Set: The Hobbit Sealed Release Date: 2026-08-14 It's a draft party in a box! Draft Night is the self-containe...
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The Hobbit Scene Box - Treasures of Smaug📦 Pre-order — Available on or around August 7, 2026. Reserve your copy now! Set: The Hobbit Sealed Release Date: 2026-08-14 Immortalize the most iconic moments with Magic: The Gathering...
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The Hobbit Scene Box - Crack the Plates📦 Pre-order — Available on or around August 7, 2026. Reserve your copy now! Set: The Hobbit Sealed Release Date: 2026-08-14 Immortalize the most iconic moments with Magic: The Gathering...
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The Hobbit - Bundle📦 Pre-order — Available on or around August 7, 2026. Reserve your copy now! Set: The Hobbit Sealed Release Date: 2026-08-14 The Bundle is a great gift for Magic superfans and newcomers ...
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The Hobbit - Collector Booster Display📦 Pre-order — ships on or around August 7, 2026. Reserve your copy now! Set: The Hobbit Sealed Release Date: 2026-08-14 ...
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The Hobbit - Play Booster Display📦 Pre-order — Available on or around August 7, 2026. Reserve your copy now! Set: The Hobbit Sealed Release Date: 2026-08-14 Play Boosters are the ideal booster for the play environment,...
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Which Hobbit Product Is Right for You?
Play Booster Display — the main way to open and draft The Hobbit. A full display is the pick for draft nights and cracking packs with friends.
Collector Booster Display — the premium option, loaded with foils and the set's rarest special treatments. For collectors chasing The Hobbit's showcase cards.
Bundle — a self-contained way into the set with boosters, lands, and accessories in one box. Great as a gift or a first pickup.
Hobbit Prerelease Events in San Diego — August 7–12
Play The Hobbit before release weekend is over — right here at our Escondido store:
Friday, Aug 7 @ 6 PM — Prerelease ($40)
Saturday, Aug 8 @ 12:30 PM — Prerelease ($40)
Sunday, Aug 9 @ 1 PM — Two-Headed Giant ($80/team)
Wednesday, Aug 12 @ 6 PM — Prerelease ($40)
Seats are limited — grab a ticket online and see the event listing for full details.
The Hobbit MTG — FAQ
When does The Hobbit MTG set release?
The Hobbit releases on August 7, 2026, with prerelease events running August 7–12. Pre-orders placed with us are available for in-store pickup starting August 7 — including during pre-release events — or ship on release.
Can I pre-order The Hobbit boosters and bundles now?
Yes — Play Booster displays, Collector Booster displays, and Bundles are open for pre-order on this page right now. New Hobbit products are added to this collection as they're announced and stocked.
Will you carry The Hobbit singles?
Yes. The Hobbit singles will be available in our MTG singles inventory once the set releases and we've processed product.
Do you offer local pickup in San Diego?
Yes — free in-store pickup at On Board Gaming in Escondido, serving all of San Diego County. Choose pickup at checkout, and we'll email you when your order is ready.
What is a prerelease event?
Prerelease is a casual sealed event where you build a deck from packs of the new set and play — the first chance to play The Hobbit before it officially releases. Every player gets a pre-release kit with 6 packs to build your deck from — plus 2 bonus packs free, a foil promo card, and a spin-down die. All experience levels welcome; see the event listings above for times and pricing.
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