MagicThe Hobbit
An Unexpected Party // At the Door — The Hobbit #289
An Unexpected Party // At the Door is a rare Enchantment // Sorcery — Adventure from The Hobbit (2026), collector number 289, illustrated by Matt Stewart.
An Unexpected Party // At the Door price
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Card details
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Number
- 289
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {2}{W}{W} // {X}{2}{W}
- Colour
- White
- Illustrator
- Matt Stewart
- Released
- 14 August 2026
What An Unexpected Party // At the Door does
An Unexpected Party: As this enchantment enters, choose a creature type.
Creatures you control of the chosen type get +2/+2.
At the Door: Create X 2/2 red Dwarf creature tokens. (Then exile this card. You may cast the enchantment later from exile.)
Format legality
Other printings of An Unexpected Party // At the Door
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |  An Unexpected Party // At the Door Enchantment // Sorcery — Adventure | Wizards Play Network 2026 2026 | Rare | €0.55 |
| 29 |  An Unexpected Party // At the Door Enchantment // Sorcery — Adventure | The Hobbit 2026 | Rare | €0.21 |
All 3 An Unexpected Party // At the Door printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is An Unexpected Party // At the Door from The Hobbit worth?
About €0.76 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €1.08 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of An Unexpected Party // At the Door are there?
3 English paper printings, from The Hobbit to The Hobbit. The cheapest right now is the The Hobbit printing.
Is An Unexpected Party // At the Door legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated An Unexpected Party // At the Door (The Hobbit)?
Matt Stewart.
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