{"product_id":"mtg-the-hobbit-prerelease-ticket","title":"MTG: The Hobbit - Prerelease Ticket - 7th August 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_copy_dlv29_33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_copy_dlv29_33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_copy_dlv29_33\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"222\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"37\" data-start=\"2\"\u003eMagic: The Gathering Prerelease\u003c\/strong\u003e is a casual, sealed-deck event designed to let players experience the new cards for the first time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent starts at 5:45pm on Friday 7th August. An email will follow with a QR code to join the event on the official WPN site that has full scheduling details (email sent within 48 hours).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the start of the event, you'll receive a \u003cstrong data-end=\"359\" data-start=\"340\"\u003ePrerelease Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e, which typically contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"540\" data-start=\"389\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"422\" data-start=\"389\" data-section-id=\"j0xdh7\"\u003e6 Play Boosters of the new set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"467\" data-start=\"425\" data-section-id=\"14nslke\"\u003e1 foil promo card stamped with the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"496\" data-start=\"470\" data-section-id=\"mhrbib\"\u003eA spindown life counter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"540\" data-start=\"499\" data-section-id=\"9ypg64\"\u003eSometimes additional inserts or tokens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"542\" data-section-id=\"1fsi9o9\"\u003eDeck building\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"875\" data-start=\"560\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"560\" data-section-id=\"1j2tbt\"\u003eYou'll have about \u003cstrong\u003e30 - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"580\"\u003e45 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e to build a deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"662\" data-start=\"615\" data-section-id=\"1yi12g\"\u003eYour deck must contain \u003cstrong data-end=\"661\" data-start=\"640\"\u003eat least 40 cards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"663\" data-section-id=\"4cjze6\"\u003eYou can use:\n\u003cul data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"680\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"707\" data-start=\"680\" data-section-id=\"13pkipb\"\u003eAll the cards you opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"710\" data-section-id=\"qcsgnz\"\u003eAny number of basic lands (you can bring your own).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"877\" data-section-id=\"1okv3k7\"\u003ePlaying matches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"897\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"897\" data-section-id=\"1h1j6hu\"\u003eAfter deck construction, pairings are announced:\n\u003cul data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"974\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1002\" data-start=\"974\" data-section-id=\"1lf5a3o\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"976\"\u003eBest-of-three\u003c\/strong\u003e matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"1005\" data-section-id=\"1mfjsmp\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"1007\"\u003e50-minute rounds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"1029\" data-section-id=\"j85zh2\"\u003eDepending on attendance, there will be \u003cstrong data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1074\"\u003e3 Rounds\u003c\/strong\u003e using Swiss pairings, meaning you continue playing regardless of wins or losses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"1171\" data-section-id=\"1nzp4e5\"\u003eBetween rounds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1190\" data-section-id=\"1cu1f9z\"\u003eResults are reported to the tournament organizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"1242\" data-section-id=\"1wjos\"\u003eNew pairings are posted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1269\" data-section-id=\"1k4o9a1\"\u003eYou may adjust your deck between rounds using any cards from your sealed pool (not cards from other players).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1382\" data-section-id=\"t0zpep\"\u003ePrizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1449\" data-start=\"1393\"\u003ePrize structures vary by store. Common examples include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1580\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1450\" data-section-id=\"j71nsg\"\u003eOne Play Booster per match win.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1484\" data-section-id=\"seiq7\"\u003ePacks awarded based on final standings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1580\" data-start=\"1526\" data-section-id=\"bdzbu5\"\u003eParticipation prizes so everyone receives something.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2052\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003eIf it's your first Prerelease, bringing sleeves, dice, a playmat (optional), and a deck box is helpful.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2052\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagic: The Gathering\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturn to Middle-earth and experience a timeless tale's grand beginning! Set out from The Shire with Bilbo, Gandalf, and their company of Dwarves in pursuit of fortune, adventure, and the dreadful Dragon Smaug. Amass and recruit your armies in the shadow of The Lonely Mountain, then battle it out to claim the treasures of Erebor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© 2026 Middle-earth Enterprises. The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC used under license by Wizards of the Coast LLC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_contents_dlv29_52\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_contentsHeader_dlv29_61\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_copy_dlv29_33\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagic: Magic: The Gathering\u003c\/em\u003e® |\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e™Play Boosters\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach Play Booster contains 14\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagic: The Gathering\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ecards\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay contain these cards: HOB 1–248\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 1–3 cards of rarity Rare or higher (2: 26%; 3: 2%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–5 Uncommon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7–9 Common\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 land card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 card of any rarity is traditional foil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoil borderless rare\/mythic rare in \u0026lt;1% of boosters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional foil land replaces a land in 20% of boosters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 traditional foil rare\/mythic rare card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindown™ life counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wizards of the Coast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57178531365244,"sku":"D56650000","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/3132\/1421\/files\/MTGHOB_EN_Prrls_OtrBx_01_03.png?v=1784214559","url":"https:\/\/imps-gaming.com\/products\/mtg-the-hobbit-prerelease-ticket","provider":"Imps Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}