Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Middle-Earth Enterprises
You didn't really think that yesterday's articles were the end of reveals from MagicCon Amsterdam, did you?!
On Saturday, July 18th, Wizards of the Coast revealed a bunch of cards from the upcoming Universes Beyond set, The Hobbit. This set of spoilers contains a hearty stew of standard-frame cards, with some delicious alternate frames for texture and some fiber. (Note that Wizards of the Coast's lawyers still advise us not to eat the delicious cards.) So kick back, break a few plates, and check out these new previews, courtesy of MagicCon Amsterdam's The Hobbit preview panel!
MagicCon Amsterdam The Hobbit Card Spoilers Ahead
Let's not mince any more words; here are the spoilers we have for this next set that's coming out at the start of August:
Alternate-Frame Cards
And now, let's look at some of the above cards in alternative frame techniques!
Scene Box Cards
There are two Scene Boxes for The Hobbit. The first is called Crack the Plates, and contains the following six cards:
The other Scene Box for The Hobbit is called Treasures of Smaug, and it contains these six cards:
The Hobbit Product Lineup
This set also has a pretty typical product lineup for a Universes Beyond set. The items you'll find with this set include Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Prerelease Kits, Welcome Decks, Scene Boxes (see above for their contents), Bundles, Draft Night Boxes, and the Battle of Five Armies Co-Op Kit. We don't have any confirmation on the contents of the BoFA Co-Op Kit, but it seems to serve as a unique play experience not unlike Horde Magic of old. Anyway, here are some more product images for your eyes to lavish in!
Conclusion
Are you excited for The Hobbit, especially considering all of the awesome new things we have to look forward to afterwards? Is this set for you, or is it a pass? Additionally, did you watch any of the reveals from MagicCon Amsterdam? Sound off in the comments below!
Josh Nelson
Josh Nelson wears many hats. They are a music journalist when not writing gaming news. Beyond this, they're a scholar of the Sweeney Todd urban legend, a fan of monster-taming RPGs, and a filthy Aristocrats player. Josh has been playing Magic since 2001 and attributes their tenure to nostalgia, effort, and "aesthetic".
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