# Desolation of Smaug (The Hobbit) — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/desolation-of-smaug-the-hobbit-262-mtg

**Desolation of Smaug (The Hobbit)** is worth about **$14.78**, based on real closed eBay sales.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/desolation-of-smaug-the-hobbit-262-mtg

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Foil | $14.78 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-31. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DThe%2520Hobbit%2520Desolation%2520of%2520Smaug%2520MTG%2520card%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DThe%2520Hobbit%2520Desolation%2520of%2520Smaug%2520MTG%2520card%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Rare |
| Set | The Hobbit |
| Number | #262 |

## Desolation of Smaug (The Hobbit) value

The Desolation of Smaug from **The Hobbit** (#262) has a market price of **$14.78**.

### What drives the price

For Magic singles, set, rarity, condition (NM vs played), and playability/format demand drive value. First printings, foils, and cards that see competitive or Commander play hold value best; reprints soften prices.

## FAQ

**How rare is the Desolation of Smaug card?**

This card is designated as Rare and is item number #262 in The Hobbit set.

**What is the current asking price for this foil card?**

The foil version of Desolation of Smaug is currently priced at $34.96.

**Is this card part of The Hobbit set?**

Yes, Desolation of Smaug is a card from The Hobbit set.

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