How much does Smaug the Magnificent (Showcase) 229 cost?

The cheapest live price for Smaug the Magnificent (229) is currently US$26.48 across 37 stores in the United States, and TCGplayer's market price is US$31.13; every other market we cover is compared on this page too. Prices are read once a day.

What set is Smaug the Magnificent from?

Smaug the Magnificent is card 229 from The Hobbit (HOB) in Magic: The Gathering. It is a mythic rare Red creature.

Where can I buy Smaug the Magnificent?

Compare every store selling Smaug the Magnificent across the US, Australia, the UK, Singapore, Canada and the EU on this page, then buy from whichever seller offers the lowest total including postage. MTG Compare links straight through to each store.

Are there other printings of Smaug the Magnificent?

Yes. MTG Compare tracks 3 other printings of 229 (borderless, showcase, extended-art, reprint or promo versions), each a distinct TCGplayer product trading at its own price. They are listed further down this page.

Is the Borderless printing of Smaug the Magnificent worth it?

On TCGplayer the Borderless printing of Smaug the Magnificent is US$31.13, against US$19.54 for the standard print, a US$11.59 premium. Whether that is worth it depends on whether you want a copy to play with or one to collect; both are tracked separately here.

Smaug the Magnificent (Showcase) from The Hobbit (HOB) #229, Magic: The Gathering card

Card text

Flying, haste

Whenever Smaug attacks, he deals damage equal to the number of Treasures you control to any target.

At the beginning of your upkeep, create a Treasure token.

RedCommanderMythic RareCreatureShowcase

Smaug the MagnificentShowcase

Name: Smaug the Magnificent (Showcase) 229
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
SKU: 693036
Availability: InStock

Legendary Creature — Dragon

The Hobbit (HOB) · 229

Non-foilUS$31.13 FoilUS$59.65

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Colour identityRed

Cheapest · the United States

US$26.48

In stock at · US

38 stores

23 stores in other markets

Mana cost

{2}{R}{R}

Power / toughness

4/3

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Card text

Flying, haste

Whenever Smaug attacks, he deals damage equal to the number of Treasures you control to any target.

At the beginning of your upkeep, create a Treasure token.

Format legality

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
AlchemyNot legal

Price history (USD · lowest price)

TCGplayer market shown in USD at an indicative rate

Now US$31.13Low US$28.64High US$31.49▲ 5.5%

Cheapest US listingTCGplayer market (converted)

About Smaug the Magnificent

This page covers the borderless printing of Smaug the Magnificent (229), a Red Legendary Creature — Dragon from The Hobbit (HOB). It is printed at Mythic Rare rarity. Its text prints Flying and Haste. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy and 6 more formats.

229 exists in 4 printings on TCGplayer, and each is priced as its own product. At US$31.13 on TCGplayer this Borderless print is 1.6x the standard print at US$19.54. For reference the other printings read Borderless US$24,500, Borderless US$175.11 and Standard US$19.54 on TCGplayer.

The cheapest listing we track in the United States is US$26.48, 15% below TCGplayer's US$31.13 market price. 38 stores have it in stock, and the next-cheapest listing is US$27.80, only 5% more, so postage will decide the order.

The United States is the cheapest of the 5 markets that have it, and the United Kingdom is dearest at about 55% more once converted. In each market's own currency the cheapest listings read US$26.48 in the United States, C$42.80 in Canada, A$48.80 in Australia, S$48.75 in Singapore and £32.50 in the United Kingdom. Conversions use indicative exchange rates, and postage, duty and import tax are not included, so a cheaper market elsewhere is a fact about listings and not a reason to import.

The market price moved +7.2% over the last 7 days; there is not yet a 30-day window to set that against. It is trading at its 90-day high of US$31.49.

The Hobbit is a main expansion, released August 2026.

Flying, haste Whenever Smaug attacks, he deals damage equal to the number of Treasures you control to any target. At the beginning of your upkeep, create a Treasure token.

[Flying][Haste]

More Creature cards →More Mythic Rare cards →More Borderless cards →More Red cards →Smaug the Magnificent decks and cards →

Frequently asked questions

How much does Smaug the Magnificent (Showcase) 229 cost?: The cheapest live price for Smaug the Magnificent (229) is currently US$26.48 across 37 stores in the United States, and TCGplayer's market price is US$31.13; every other market we cover is compared on this page too. Prices are read once a day.
How much is Smaug the Magnificent in other currencies?: US$26.48 in the United States, C$42.80 in Canada, A$48.80 in Australia, S$48.75 in Singapore and £32.50 in the United Kingdom. Each is a real listing in the currency its seller bills in.
What set is Smaug the Magnificent from?: Smaug the Magnificent is card 229 from The Hobbit (HOB) in Magic: The Gathering. It is a mythic rare Red creature.
Where can I buy Smaug the Magnificent?: Compare every store selling Smaug the Magnificent across the US, Australia, the UK, Singapore, Canada and the EU on this page, then buy from whichever seller offers the lowest total including postage. MTG Compare links straight through to each store.
Are there other printings of Smaug the Magnificent?: Yes. MTG Compare tracks 3 other printings of 229 (borderless, showcase, extended-art, reprint or promo versions), each a distinct TCGplayer product trading at its own price. They are listed further down this page.
Is the Borderless printing of Smaug the Magnificent worth it?: On TCGplayer the Borderless printing of Smaug the Magnificent is US$31.13, against US$19.54 for the standard print, a US$11.59 premium. Whether that is worth it depends on whether you want a copy to play with or one to collect; both are tracked separately here.

Smaug the Magnificent price by market

Smaug the Magnificent is cheapest in the United States at US$26.48 and dearest in the United Kingdom at £32.50 (≈ US$41.14), a 55% spread across the 5 markets stocking it. Each seller bills in its own currency; converted figures are indicative only.

Market	Cheapest	≈ USD	Stores
United StatesCheapestYour market	US$26.48postage at checkout	—	38
Canada	C$42.80postage at checkout ≈ US$31.24	US$31.24	7
Australia	A$48.80postage at checkout ≈ US$32.53	US$32.53	10
Singapore	S$48.75postage at checkout ≈ US$36.11	US$36.11	3
United Kingdom	£32.50postage at checkout ≈ US$41.14	US$41.14	3

Prices are live listings in each market, in the currency that seller charges. The “≈ USD” column is an indicative conversion for comparison only: not a quote, and not what you'll be billed. Stores generally ship within their own market, and international postage, duty and import tax aren't included, so a cheaper market elsewhere isn't necessarily cheaper to get delivered to you.

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Card details

Card number: 229
Set: The Hobbit (HOB)
Set type: Expansion
Released: 14 August 2026
Rarity: Mythic Rare (M)
Printing: Showcase
Type line: Legendary Creature — Dragon
Colour: Red
Colour identity: Red
Mana cost: {2}{R}{R}
Power / toughness: 4/3
Finish: Non-foil

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