Magic: The Gathering

Smaug the Magnificent

The Hobbit 249 • mythic

Set: The Hobbit
Collector number: 249
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Ted Nasmith
Finish: Foil

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What it's worth

$24,500.00market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$200.00 – $24,500.00 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic card from The Hobbit, this item represents a pinnacle of rarity within the set. Its status as a highly sought-after piece makes it a centerpiece for those focused on the iconic lore of the collection.

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Card face

What it does

Flying, haste

Whenever Smaug attacks, he deals damage equal to the number of Treasures you control to any target.

At the beginning of your upkeep, create a Treasure token.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Smaug the Magnificent card, numbered 249, originates from the 2014 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug trading card set produced by Cryptozoic Entertainment. Released to coincide with the second installment of Peter Jackson's film trilogy, these cards were designed to capture the high-fantasy aesthetic of Middle-earth, utilizing official production stills and conceptual art from the Weta Workshop digital archives.

The card features an illustration of Smaug, the central antagonist of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel. The design focuses on the imposing scale and dragon-like features envisioned by the film's production team, balancing the terrifying presence of the character with the intricate, gold-laden hoard setting. Within the hobby, this card is collected as part of the broader effort to assemble the comprehensive set documenting the trilogy's visual interpretation of the source material.

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Other printings

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About

About Smaug the Magnificent

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