Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Tales of Middle-earth Promos 401s • uncommon
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Promos
- Collector number
- 401s
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Livia Prima
- Finish
- Foil
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.
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 (401s) was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering - Tales of Middle-earth set, a collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Middle-earth Enterprises. Designed to celebrate the legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work, this specific card features the 'Showcase Scroll' treatment, which was crafted to evoke the appearance of ancient manuscripts and the lore-heavy aesthetic of the Third Age.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Donato Giancola, a renowned fantasy illustrator known for his extensive work on Middle-earth themes. Giancola sought to capture the contemplative and protective nature of Gandalf rather than his power as a warrior, emphasizing the character's role as a guide and mentor. Upon release, the set and its varied artistic interpretations were well-received by fans for blending deep narrative accuracy with the established mechanical framework of the game.
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