Wizards confirms this SHARP MTG Hobbit mechanic will return in future sets

According to Magic the Gathering's principal game designer Gavin Verhey, 'hone' counters - a new form of lasting buff for equipment that will debut in the Hobbit set - aren't going to be limited to Middle Earth. According to Verhey, "it's something new that debuts there, but it's not a Hobbit specific mechanic... you will see it more in the future"; and the tokens came about while trying to fix a long-standing problem with red decks. Read the full story on Wargamer: Wizards confirms this SHARP MTG Hobbit mechanic will return in future sets

Jul 20, 2026 - 20:20

Wizards confirms this SHARP MTG Hobbit mechanic will return in future sets

According to Magic the Gathering's principal game designer Gavin Verhey, 'hone' counters - a new form of lasting buff for equipment that will debut in the Hobbit set - aren't going to be limited to Middle Earth. According to Verhey, "it's something new that debuts there, but it's not a Hobbit specific mechanic... you will see it more in the future"; and the tokens came about while trying to fix a long-standing problem with red decks.

Read the full story on Wargamer: Wizards confirms this SHARP MTG Hobbit mechanic will return in future sets

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