Magic: The Gathering sees price shifts following The Hobbit expansion

The release of The Hobbit expansion for Magic: The Gathering has significantly impacted the secondary card market, particularly for Dwarf-themed cards. Gimli of the Glittering Caves has seen its price roughly double in a week, driven by its high inclusion rate in decks featuring Thorin, King of Durin's Folk and Dáin of the Ancient Halls.

Magda, Brazen Outlaw remains a highly influential card, appearing in approximately 80% of Thorin decks and 63% of Smaug the Magnificent decks. The expansion introduces new mechanics and themes, including Dwarves, Elves, and Hobbits, while entering the Standard card pool at a lower power level than the previous Lord of the Rings set.

Key cards highlighted for their potential impact include Gleaming Splendor, which provides mana ramping and card draw, and Belladonna Took, which supports token-based strategies in both Commander and Standard formats.