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An Unexpected Party
Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Number | 29 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit |
| Type | Enchantment |
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About An Unexpected Party
An Unexpected Party from The Hobbit is currently available from around $0.19. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Enchantment // Sorcery — Adventure
Mana Cost
Mana Value 4Color Identity
WhiteCard Text
As this enchantment enters, choose a creature type.
Creatures you control of the chosen type get +2/+2.
// Back Face //
Create X 2/2 red Dwarf creature tokens. (Then exile this card. You may cast the enchantment later from exile.)
Card Facts
Expansion
The Hobbit
Current Floor
$0.19
Rarity
rare
Artist
Matt Stewart
Released
August 2026
EDHREC Rank
#9,069
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is An Unexpected Party worth?
An Unexpected Party is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.19 for The Hobbit. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
An Unexpected Party has 2 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is An Unexpected Party legal in Commander?
An Unexpected Party is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is An Unexpected Party legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is An Unexpected Party on the Reserved List?
No. An Unexpected Party is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is An Unexpected Party in-game text?
In game, An Unexpected Party is a Enchantment // Sorcery — Adventure with text that starts: "As this enchantment enters, choose a creature type.".
How popular is An Unexpected Party in Commander decks?
An Unexpected Party ranks #9,069 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of An Unexpected Party
This card has been printed in 2 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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