Magic: The Gathering

An Unexpected Party // At the Door

The Hobbit 29 • rare

Set: The Hobbit
Collector number: 29
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana white mana // X mana 2 generic mana white mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: White
Artist: Matt Stewart
Market price: $5.79

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$5.79market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$5.79 – $16.98 over the tracked period

$5.79Aug 7, 2026

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Why it matters

This rare sorcery card from The Hobbit set captures the pivotal moment when Bilbo Baggins’ quiet life is interrupted by the arrival of the Dwarves. Collectors prize this piece for Matt Stewart’s atmospheric illustration, which effectively translates the iconic opening chapter of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work into the strategic language of gameplay.

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Released as part of the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set in 2023, this card represents a narrative adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic storytelling. As a sorcery card within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, it was designed to mechanically represent the arrival of the dwarves at Bilbo Baggins' home, bridging the gap between traditional tabletop gameplay and the specific lore of The Hobbit.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Matt Stewart, who sought to capture the atmosphere of Bag End during the pivotal encounter. Stewart’s approach focused on the warmth and scale of the hobbit-hole interior, contrasting the domestic comfort of Bilbo with the sudden intrusion of the dwarves. The card was received by the player community as a thematic centerpiece, valued both for its ability to represent a key plot point and for the artist's atmospheric rendering of the scene.

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