# Smaug the Magnificent #249

The Smaug the Magnificent (#249, The Hobbit, 2026) is a mythic rare Magic: The Gathering card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.5/10 grade (GEM MINT), with 100% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

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## Card details

- Set: The Hobbit
- Number: #249
- Year: 2026
- Game: Magic: The Gathering
- Rarity: Mythic Rare
- Variant: Gold Borderless Showcase
- Finish: Gold Foil Embossed

## Market price

- Current raw value: $17,250

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 9.5 / 10
- Average corners: 9.5
- Average edges: 9.5
- Average surface: 9.5
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 100%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 100% | $17,250 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Smaug the Magnificent carries a market value of $17,250. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $17,250, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Smaug the Magnificent worth?

The Smaug the Magnificent from The Hobbit has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Smaug the Magnificent cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Smaug the Magnificent averages a 9.5/10 overall grade. 100% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.5, edges 9.5, surface 9.5, centering 9.0.

### Is the Smaug the Magnificent worth grading?

Whether the Smaug the Magnificent is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app