Guide: How to Get The Hobbit MTG Promo Cards 2026

I've compiled all the currently announced ways to obtain The Hobbit promotional cards. I'll update this post if Wizards announces more events.

🇺🇸 United States
July 30 – August 2
The Hobbit at Gen Con (Indianapolis)
Promo: Tom, Bert, and William (Traditional Foil)
* Participate in a Pre-Prerelease event at Gen Con to receive the promo (while supplies last).
* The promo can also be earned through other on-site challenges.
Registration:
https://www.gencon.com/event-catalog?search=pastimes+events

August 14 – September 14
Two-Headed Giant Commander Night (LGS)
Promo: Bilbo, Luckwearer
* Available to all participants while supplies last.
* Non-foil at most WPN stores.
* Traditional foil at WPN Premium stores.

August 14 – September 14
Standard Showdown (LGS)
Promo: Wood Elves (Traditional Foil)
* Awarded to the winner of each Standard Showdown event.
* While supplies last.

August 21–27 & September 18–24
Commander Party (LGS)
Promo: Bilbo, Luckwearer
* Available to participants while supplies last.

September 4–6
Magic Spotlight: The Hobbit (Dallas, Texas)
Promo: Riddles in the Dark
* All competitors receive a non-foil copy.
* Top 128 receive an additional traditional foil copy.

September 4–10
Magic Presents: Heart of the Mountain (LGS)
Promo: An Unexpected Party
* All participants receive a promo while supplies last.
* Non-foil at most WPN stores.
* Traditional foil at WPN Premium stores.

🇦🇺 Australia

August 28–30
Magic Spotlight: The Hobbit (Brisbane)
Promo: Riddles in the Dark
* All competitors receive a non-foil copy.
* Top 128 receive a traditional foil copy.

🌍 International CommandFests
Starting August 21
CommandFests return to:
* 🇨🇦 Canada
* 🇯🇵 Japan
* 🇲🇽 Mexico
* 🇮🇹 Italy
Promo: Fyndhorn Elves
* Available in non-foil and traditional foil versions.
* Included with the purchase of a CommandFest badge while supplies last.
* Individual event organizers may offer additional badge bonuses, so check with your local organizer.