The Hobbit
Is He Who Walks Unseen Worth It?
The new Bilbo treatment is the reason to buy this one. Its five advertised Out of Sight foil singles total $68.31 against a $59.99 retail price. Add the reported Slip Out the Back bonus and that rises to $80.39. Even without the bonus, the singles total is $8.32 above retail before shipping and tax.
Out of Sight foil: $59.99; Low stock. Check the official foil page
| Finish | Other-printing coverage | Low subtotal | Median subtotal | High subtotal | Exact Lair singles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foil | 4/5 included cards | $20.93 | $25.88 | $91.64 | $68.315/5 included cards |
Read the coverage column: if a card has no comparable printing, the other-printing subtotal is incomplete. The exact column shows the prices for this drop's advertised cards. A high subtotal for older printings doesn't tell you what the new art is worth.
Peter Diamond's art and the disappearing-Bilbo finish are the main reasons to buy this drop. If you only want the card effects, buying individual copies is the better fit.
The older-foil comparison is incomplete: Arcane Heist has no published price for another foil printing in this snapshot. We show the other four cards as a subtotal instead of quietly giving Arcane Heist a zero-dollar value. The $68.31 exact-printing total covers all five.
| Included card | Other foils | Exact Lair singles |
|---|---|---|
| Arcane HeistSLD #2567 | No other foil quote | Out of Sight foil$8.78TCGplayer |
| Contentious PlanSLD #2568 | Low$4.63Median$4.63High$4.631 priced printing | Out of Sight foil$6.95TCGplayer |
| CuriositySLD #2569 | Low$1.41Median$4.09High$67.595 priced printings | Out of Sight foil$15.50TCGplayer |
| Solve the EquationSLD #2570 | Low$3.53Median$4.96High$6.382 priced printings | Out of Sight foil$13.76TCGplayer |
| WindfallSLD #2571 | Low$11.36Median$12.20High$13.042 priced printings | Out of Sight foil$23.32TCGplayer |
Reported bonus: Slip Out the Back
Opening reports identify Slip Out the Back in the same Out of Sight foil treatment. It adds $12.08 to the five advertised cards, bringing the total to $80.39 if included.
| Drop / bonus finish | Other bonus printings | Exact bonus single | Without bonus | With reported bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out of Sight foil | Low$5.38Median$5.38High$5.381 priced printing | $12.08TCGplayer | $68.31 | $80.39 |
Inclusion caveat: these are reported drop-specific bonuses. We could not verify an official guarantee or published replacement odds. The final column assumes this exact bonus arrives; it is not a guaranteed total. SLD #7115. Evidence: He Who Walks Unseen collector reveal; Hobbit bonus-card coverage.
Windfall is the biggest exact single at $23.32, followed by Curiosity at $15.50 and Solve the Equation at $13.76. Together they account for $52.58, about 77% of the five advertised cards' value. That makes the apparent bargain sensitive to three prices, but the premium is already visible in the actual Bilbo cards.
Our verdict: Worth it if you want most of this exact art and finish. Skip the sealed drop if you only need Windfall or a cheap copy of each card.
The Hobbit
Is Smaug's Spoils Worth It?
Smaug's Spoils is easy to put straight into a Commander deck. Its five advertised singles total $32.52 nonfoil or $42.10 foil, just above their $29.99 and $39.99 retail prices. With the reported Wayfarer's Bauble bonus, those totals rise to $37.51 and $57.12. That gives the foil a stronger value case, provided Bauble is the bonus you receive.
Traditional foil: $39.99; Low stock. Check the official foil page
Nonfoil: $29.99; Available. Check the official nonfoil page
| Finish | Other-printing coverage | Low subtotal | Median subtotal | High subtotal | Exact Lair singles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonfoil | 5/5 included cards | $11.96 | $14.50 | $950.98 | $32.525/5 included cards |
| Foil | 5/5 included cards | $20.50 | $59.11 | $1,933.02 | $42.105/5 included cards |
Read the coverage column: if a card has no comparable printing, the other-printing subtotal is incomplete. The exact column shows the prices for this drop's advertised cards. A high subtotal for older printings doesn't tell you what the new art is worth.
The store still offered both editions during our check. Only the foil page carried the Low Stock label. That distinction matters: an edition selector is not proof that both finishes are low stock, and there's no need to pay extra for foil if you prefer nonfoil.
Ordinary nonfoil copies are still much cheaper. You're paying for the Erebor artwork and a coordinated set of staples. Without the bonus, the foil exact-single total beats the sealed price by only $2.11; the nonfoil total beats retail by $2.53. Shipping or a single price change could erase either gap. The reported Bauble adds a more useful cushion, which we show separately below.
| Included card | Other nonfoils | Other foils | Exact Lair singles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellwar StoneErebor HeirloomSLD #2557 | Low$0.74Median$1.46High$24.4532 priced printings | Low$7.75Median$11.69High$190.315 priced printings | Nonfoil$6.13TCGplayerFoil$7.67TCGplayer |
| Lightning GreavesSLD #2558 | Low$4.54Median$4.88High$26.2442 priced printings | Low$4.45Median$19.65High$238.3919 priced printings | Nonfoil$5.27TCGplayerFoil$6.10TCGplayer |
| Liquimetal TorqueSLD #2559 | Low$2.74Median$2.94High$3.933 priced printings | Low$3.85Median$3.98High$4.102 priced printings | Nonfoil$4.28TCGplayerFoil$5.13TCGplayer |
| Sol RingSLD #2560 | Low$1.48Median$2.06High$869.9989 priced printings | Low$1.76Median$16.79High$1,458.7244 priced printings | Nonfoil$11.34TCGplayerFoil$17.78TCGplayer |
| Thought VesselSLD #2561 | Low$2.46Median$3.16High$26.3724 priced printings | Low$2.69Median$7.00High$41.5012 priced printings | Nonfoil$5.50TCGplayerFoil$5.42TCGplayer |
Reported bonus: Wayfarer's Bauble
Opening reports associate Wayfarer's Bauble with this drop. It adds $4.99 nonfoil or $15.02 foil. One third-party catalog instead lists a shared Hobbit bonus pool, so these totals assume you receive Bauble in the matching finish.
| Drop / bonus finish | Other bonus printings | Exact bonus single | Without bonus | With reported bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonfoil | Low$0.29Median$0.37High$4.8429 priced printings | $4.99TCGplayer | $32.52 | $37.51 |
| Traditional foil | Low$0.41Median$3.04High$9.2111 priced printings | $15.02TCGplayer | $42.10 | $57.12 |
Inclusion caveat: these are reported drop-specific bonuses. We could not verify an official guarantee or published replacement odds. The final column assumes this exact bonus arrives; it is not a guaranteed total. SLD #7113. Evidence: Smaug's Spoils collector reveal; Hobbit bonus-card coverage; Conflicting Smaug bonus-pool listing.
Sol Ring is $17.78 of the $42.10 advertised foil total. Meanwhile, the enormous high comparison comes largely from a $1,458.72 Kaladesh Inventions Sol Ring, with other scarce foils adding more. None of those older collectible treatments comes in this drop. Their prices explain the range, not a four-figure value for Smaug's five cards.
Our verdict: Worth it for a matching set of Hobbit cards for Commander. Choose nonfoil if the art is what you want; choose foil if the finish itself is worth the extra $10 to you.
Stardew Valley
Is Welcome to Stardew Valley Worth It?
Krobus makes a real difference here. The seven advertised playable foils total $45.45, and the Food token brings that to $47.13, just below the $49.99 retail price. Add the reported Academy Manufactor bonus, renamed Krobus, at $10.78 and the total reaches $57.91. That's $7.92 above retail before shipping and tax, assuming the bonus is included.
Traditional foil: $49.99; Low stock. Check the official foil page
Nonfoil: $39.99; No longer available (original retail, not a live offer). Check the official nonfoil page
| Finish | Other-printing coverage | Low subtotal | Median subtotal | High subtotal | Exact Lair singles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonfoil | 6/8 included cards | $32.32 | $36.25 | $1,414.18 | $32.278/8 included cards |
| Foil | 6/8 included cards | $31.88 | $69.95 | $2,101.82 | $47.138/8 included cards |
Read the coverage column: if a card has no comparable printing, the other-printing subtotal is incomplete. The exact column shows the prices for this drop's advertised cards. A high subtotal for older printings doesn't tell you what the new art is worth.
This one needs a little more care when you add up the reprint values. Stardew Valley is a new-to-Magic land, not an alternate name for an older card. Its exact price is $19.08 foil or $13.58 nonfoil, and there is no older printing to put into the comparison range. The Food token is also shown separately from the six reprinted game pieces.
The actual Stardew versions of Wedding Ring, Dawn's Truce, and Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis are cheaper than their lowest other-printing comparisons in this snapshot. Adding the cheapest older printings to the new land would overstate what you need to spend to buy this exact collection as singles.
| Included card | Other nonfoils | Other foils | Exact Lair singles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stardew ValleySLD #2801 | New card; no other printing | New card; no other printing | Nonfoil$13.58TCGplayerFoil$19.08TCGplayer |
| Wedding RingMermaid's PendantSLD #2802 | Low$9.33Median$10.29High$28.956 priced printings | Low$9.70Median$14.16High$88.786 priced printings | Nonfoil$2.36TCGplayerFoil$3.37TCGplayer |
| Dawn's TrucePierre's TruceSLD #2803 | Low$8.66Median$10.06High$12.353 priced printings | Low$7.36Median$10.75High$22.084 priced printings | Nonfoil$4.60TCGplayerFoil$5.61TCGplayer |
| Swords to PlowsharesSLD #2804 | Low$1.23Median$1.91High$486.5561 priced printings | Low$1.89Median$10.67High$513.4630 priced printings | Nonfoil$3.35TCGplayerFoil$5.50TCGplayer |
| Rites of FlourishingSLD #2805 | Low$0.60Median$0.91High$5.327 priced printings | Low$1.57Median$7.98High$9.183 priced printings | Nonfoil$0.95TCGplayerFoil$1.63TCGplayer |
| Kynaios and Tiro of MeletisThe Welcoming CommitteeSLD #2806 | Low$11.02Median$11.02High$11.021 priced printing | Low$9.60Median$9.60High$9.601 priced printing | Nonfoil$2.90TCGplayerFoil$5.05TCGplayer |
| Sol RingSLD #2807 | Low$1.48Median$2.06High$869.9989 priced printings | Low$1.76Median$16.79High$1,458.7244 priced printings | Nonfoil$3.35TCGplayerFoil$5.21TCGplayer |
| FoodSLD #2808 | Token excluded from reprint range | Token excluded from reprint range | Nonfoil$1.18TCGplayerFoil$1.68TCGplayer |
Reported bonus: Krobus (Academy Manufactor)
Collectors opening multiple copies report Academy Manufactor, renamed Krobus, as this drop's regular bonus. At $10.78 foil, Krobus brings the total to $57.91, which is $7.92 above the $49.99 store price before shipping and tax.
| Drop / bonus finish | Other bonus printings | Exact bonus single | Without bonus | With reported bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NonfoilSealed edition sold out | Low$8.08Median$8.70High$15.579 priced printings | $7.17TCGplayer | $32.27 | $39.44 |
| Traditional foil | Low$10.91Median$11.47High$13.734 priced printings | $10.78TCGplayer | $47.13 | $57.91 |
Inclusion caveat: these are reported drop-specific bonuses. We could not verify an official guarantee or published replacement odds. The final column assumes this exact bonus arrives; it is not a guaranteed total. SLD #7188. Evidence: Stardew bonus-card opening reports; Stardew bonus-card coverage.
The nonfoil edition was no longer available from the U.S. Secret Lair store when we checked. Its $32.27 exact-single total is useful shopping context, not an offer to buy the sealed product from Wizards for its original $39.99 price. Wizards has also announced nonfoil distribution through WPN game stores, so you may still be able to find nonfoils there.
ConcernedApe's art and the full themed collection are the appeal. If your priority is only the land, start with its single price. If you want the whole foil collection, the reported Krobus bonus makes buying the sealed drop easier to justify. Without it, the advertised singles still cost $2.86 less than retail.
Our verdict: Worth considering for a Stardew fan who wants the complete foil collection, especially with the reported Krobus bonus. Buy individual cards if you want the land or just a few favorites.
Felix the Cat
Is Magic Bag of Tricks Worth It?
Most of the value here comes from Barrowgoyf as Feral Felix. At $17.67 in foil, it makes up roughly half the $34.82 advertised-single total. The reported foil Warp World bonus adds $2.01, bringing the total to $36.83. That's still $3.16 below the $39.99 sealed price before shipping and tax.
Traditional foil: $39.99; Low stock. Check the official foil page
Nonfoil: $29.99; No longer available (original retail, not a live offer). Check the official nonfoil page
| Finish | Other-printing coverage | Low subtotal | Median subtotal | High subtotal | Exact Lair singles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonfoil | 5/5 included cards | $18.79 | $25.70 | $32.16 | $33.515/5 included cards |
| Foil | 4/5 included cards | $12.25 | $20.73 | $144.22 | $34.825/5 included cards |
Read the coverage column: if a card has no comparable printing, the other-printing subtotal is incomplete. The exact column shows the prices for this drop's advertised cards. A high subtotal for older printings doesn't tell you what the new art is worth.
Time Stretch is the next most expensive exact foil at $5.14. Mind's Eye is $4.89, Future Sight is $3.62, and Throes of Chaos is $3.50. If Feral Felix is the card you actually want, you'd be spending another $22.32 at retail for the other four advertised designs and the reported bonus.
Barrowgoyf has no published price for another foil printing in this snapshot. The older-foil low, median, and high therefore cover only four cards. A five-card comparison that quietly treats the missing Barrowgoyf price as zero would be misleading. The exact foil total is complete and is more useful when deciding what to buy.
| Included card | Other nonfoils | Other foils | Exact Lair singles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future SightSLD #2700 | Low$0.23Median$0.43High$4.096 priced printings | Low$0.45Median$2.53High$33.094 priced printings | Nonfoil$3.62TCGplayerFoil$3.62TCGplayer |
| Time StretchSLD #2701 | Low$3.92Median$5.18High$7.057 priced printings | Low$4.44Median$6.24High$53.546 priced printings | Nonfoil$4.26TCGplayerFoil$5.14TCGplayer |
| BarrowgoyfFeral FelixSLD #2702 | Low$14.12Median$14.51High$14.902 priced printings | No other foil quote | Nonfoil$16.77TCGplayerFoil$17.67TCGplayer |
| Throes of ChaosSLD #2703 | Low$0.16Median$0.21High$0.285 priced printings | Low$1.30Median$2.17High$5.383 priced printings | Nonfoil$3.89TCGplayerFoil$3.50TCGplayer |
| Mind's EyeSLD #2704 | Low$0.36Median$5.37High$5.846 priced printings | Low$6.06Median$9.79High$52.216 priced printings | Nonfoil$4.97TCGplayerFoil$4.89TCGplayer |
Reported bonus: Warp World
Collectors report foil Warp World in both foil and nonfoil copies of this drop. We use its $2.01 foil quote for both rows. That brings the foil total to $36.83, still $3.16 below the $39.99 sealed price.
| Drop / bonus finish | Other bonus printings | Exact bonus single | Without bonus | With reported bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonfoil drop + foil bonusSealed edition sold out | Low$6.27Median$10.58High$11.123 priced printings | $2.01TCGplayer | $33.51 | $35.52 |
| Traditional foil | Low$6.27Median$10.58High$11.123 priced printings | $2.01TCGplayer | $34.82 | $36.83 |
Inclusion caveat: these are reported drop-specific bonuses. We could not verify an official guarantee or published replacement odds. The final column assumes this exact bonus arrives; it is not a guaranteed total. SLD #7172. Evidence: Four-copy Felix foil opening; Foil bonus reported in both Felix editions.
The nonfoil edition was no longer available directly. Its exact singles total $33.51, but that doesn't make the sold-out $29.99 drop an available bargain. For the low-stock foil that you can actually order, the cards currently cost less separately before shipping.
The high foil comparison includes old Odyssey Time Stretch, Onslaught Future Sight, and a Kaladesh Inventions Mind's Eye. Those are different collector editions. Their prices don't tell us that the Felix cards will command the same premium.
Our verdict: Buy singles for value. The sealed foil makes more sense if you're a fan who wants every design and likes opening the full drop.