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Desolation of Smaug The Hobbit MTG card
HOB #93 · Art by Irvin Rodriguez
HOB set symbol, RareThe Hobbit#93Rare

Desolation of Smaug

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · HOB #93 nonfoil
$0.40 −2.4% −$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+29.0%
EDHREC rank
#9,652 Up 1,229 in 30 days
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Desolation of Smaug Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.40, down 2.4% over 7 days, up 29.0% over 30 days, down 94.0% over 90 days.

Desolation of Smaug Price History

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Desolation of Smaug Printings & Prices

Desolation of Smaug has 3 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes, including showcase treatments.

HOB set symbol, RareHOB #93
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HOB set symbol, RareHOB #226
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HOB set symbol, RareHOB #262
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CoolStuffIncHOB #262Surge Foil
Card KingdomHOB #262Surge Foil
CoolStuffIncHOB #226Foil
Card KingdomHOB #226Foil
Card KingdomHOB #226Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncHOB #226Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncHOB #93Nonfoil

Desolation of Smaug Rules Text & Legality

Desolation of Smaug

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.

Desolation of Smaug is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

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Desolation of Smaug in Commander

Desolation of Smaug is the #9,652 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1,229 places over the last 30 days.

#9,652 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 1,229 in 30 days

Desolation of Smaug FAQ

How much is Desolation of Smaug worth?

Desolation of Smaug is worth about $0.40 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Desolation of Smaug legal in Commander?

Yes. Desolation of Smaug is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Desolation of Smaug been reprinted?

No. Desolation of Smaug has not been reprinted; 3 printings are tracked on The Index.

Why is Desolation of Smaug cheap?

Desolation of Smaug trades at about $0.40, and Commander demand is modest (#9,652 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Desolation of Smaug?

Cards that fill a similar role include Crux of Fate, Spit Flame, Draconic Roar.