Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
MagicFest 2023 1 • rare
- Set
- MagicFest 2023
- Collector number
- 1
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Bakshi Productions
- Market price
- $6.16
What it does
Flash
You may cast sorcery spells as though they had flash.
Whenever the Ring tempts you, if you chose a creature other than Gandalf as your Ring-bearer, draw a card.
"After a hundred years, Hobbits can still surprise you at a pinch."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire was released as a promotional card for the 2023 MagicFest events, serving as a crossover inclusion between Wizards of the Coast's Magic: The Gathering and the iconic world of Middle-earth. The card was designed to honor the classic aesthetic of the 1978 Ralph Bakshi animated film, featuring distinct rotoscoped-style artwork that bridges the gap between tabletop gaming and cinematic fantasy history.
The card's art was provided by Bakshi Productions, utilizing original assets that evoke the specific visual language of the 1970s animation style. This design choice was intended to appeal to both long-time fans of the source material and collectors of gaming memorabilia. Upon its release, it was well-received by the community for its nostalgic presentation and unique place within the expansive Lord of the Rings expansion for the game.
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