Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit prerelease week opens on August 7

Wizards of the Coast's Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit prerelease runs August 7–13, ahead of the set's August 14 tabletop release.

Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit moves from preview season to local play this week. Wizards of the Coast's Wizards Play Network lists the prerelease window for August 7–13, giving players their first chance to open the set and build sealed decks before the global tabletop release on August 14. A week ahead of the

global release The prerelease is an in-store milestone rather than a single worldwide launch hour. WPN stores can schedule events throughout the seven-day window, so registration, stock, and start times depend on the local game shop. That makes the store locator and individual event listings more useful than a single

universal timetable. The set returns to Middle-earth through Bilbo, Gandalf, the company of Dwarves, and the road toward the Lonely Mountain. Wizards' product page positions the release for both draft play and collecting, with Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Bundles, Gift Bundles, and a dedicated Prerelease Pack.

What players get in a Prerelease Pack The official product listing says each Prerelease Pack contains six Play Boosters, a traditional foil rare or mythic rare, and a Spindown life counter. The boosters are the starting pool for deck building, while the extra foil card gives the event its familiar first-look feel

before the wider release. The Hobbit prerelease runs August 7–13, followed by the global tabletop release on August 14. Check the official WPN dates and your local store's registration page before travelling, since participation materials and availability can vary by region.

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