Desolation of Smaug
HOBThe Hobbit/#226/2026RareBorderless
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.79
Cardmarket€0.99
ManaPool$0.30
TCGplayer$1.57
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.32
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.79High $2.49Low $0.49▼ 60.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.57TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 24.9%30d▲ 7.5%90d▲ 9.0%
90d high
$2.53
90d low
$1.00
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.38
The Hobbit
- Up 7.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 38% below its 90 day high of $2.53.
- This printing is the 2nd cheapest paper printing currently priced (3 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 32% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Desolation of Smaug deals 3 damage to each non-Dragon creature.
Add four mana in any combination of colors. Spend this mana only to cast Dragon spells.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Desolation of Smaug
Desolation of Smaug is a Sorcery, with mana cost {2}{R}{R} (mana value 4). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.57 (up 7.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Desolation of Smaug FAQ
How much is Desolation of Smaug worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Desolation of Smaug is $1.57. It is up 7.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.00 to $2.53.
What is the cheapest printing of Desolation of Smaug?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Hobbit at $0.38 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Desolation of Smaug?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from The Hobbit at $9.75 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Desolation of Smaug are there?
Desolation of Smaug has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Desolation of Smaug first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from HOB #226, released 2026-08-14.
Is there a foil version of Desolation of Smaug?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $2.08 versus $1.57 for nonfoil, which is 32% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Desolation of Smaug legal in Commander?
Yes, Desolation of Smaug is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Desolation of Smaug legal in Modern?
Yes, Desolation of Smaug is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.