Magic: The Gathering's The Hobbit set impacts competitive formats

Following the recent release of The Hobbit set for Magic: The Gathering, several cards are beginning to impact various competitive formats. While the set's overall impact on the Modern format appears lower than the previous Lord of the Rings set, certain cards show potential.

The Queen of Dale is noted for its utility in Boros Energy decks, offering card advantage and token generation. Although its effectiveness in 60-card formats may be limited by its once-per-turn ability, it remains a notable card for discussion.

In other formats, Bilbo, Thief in the Night has seen success in Legacy and Vintage tempo decks due to its ability to reduce costs and provide versatility. Additionally, Kili the Resourceful has become a significant addition to Pioneer Hammer Time decks by enabling free equipment usage and providing card draw capabilities.