The Hobbit Magic: The Gathering set drives new card synergies and price spikes

New cards from The Hobbit set for Magic: The Gathering are driving significant changes in the Commander format. The legendary card Smaug the Impenetrable has caused a 226% price spike for the equipment Blazing Sunsteel, as the two cards form highly effective combos. Smaug's ability to generate Treasure when damaged allows players to leverage Blazing Sunsteel's buffs and removal capabilities to create powerful synergies with cards like Mayhem Devil.

Additionally, the equipment Wizard's Staff is emerging as a potential staple for wizard-focused decks. The card provides prowess and allows equipped creatures to trigger their abilities an additional time, making it a valuable tool for retriggering key effects in casual and competitive play.