Magic: The Gathering card 205, The Eagles Are Coming!, from the 2026 Hobbit set. This white Instant provides strategic flexibility by returning creatures to hand and generating flying tokens.
The Eagles Are Coming!
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • The Hobbit
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The Eagles Are Coming! Is card number 205 in the 2026 Magic: The Gathering Hobbit set, designed by Denman Rooke. As a white Instant with a mana cost of {1}{W}, this card serves as a versatile tool for players seeking to manipulate the board state. The card’s primary function allows you to choose a target creature you own and return it to your hand, offering immediate tactical relief or setup for future plays. A key feature of this card is its kicker ability. By paying an additional {2}{W}{W}, you can choose any number of target creatures you own to return to your hand simultaneously. This flexibility makes it valuable in various scenarios, allowing for complex combos or board resets. Following the resolution of the spell, at the beginning of the next upkeep, you create a 4/4 white Bird Soldier creature token with flying for each creature returned this way. This token generation provides significant board presence and can be crucial for controlling the game or executing aggressive strategies. Collectors of the Hobbit set appreciate The Eagles Are Coming! For its thematic resonance and mechanical depth. The card’s design and rules text reflect the epic scale of the source material, appealing to fans of both the game and the literary universe. Its rare status within the set adds to its desirability among those building comprehensive collections. Whether you are looking to enhance your gameplay options or complete your Hobbit set, this card offers a blend of narrative flavor and strategic utility.
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The Eagles Are Coming!
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Denman Rooke
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Instant
W
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Kicker {2}{W}{W} (You may pay an additional {2}{W}{W} as you cast this spell.) Choose target creature you own. If this spell was kicked, instead choose any number of target creatures you own. Return each chosen creature to your hand. At the beginning of the next upkeep, create a 4/4 white Bird Soldier creature token with flying for each creature returned to your hand this way.
