Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 501 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 501
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Dmitry Burmak
- Market price
- $0.46
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
Released in 2023 as part of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, a collaborative set between Magic: The Gathering and the literary world of J.R.R. Tolkien, this card represents a landmark moment for the franchise. The set was designed to integrate the depth of Middle-earth lore into the mechanics of the game, offering players a way to engage with iconic characters through thematic gameplay. Gandalf, Friend of the Shire was created to capture the wizard's role as a guide and guardian, emphasizing his interactions with the humble folk of the Shire.
The card's evocative illustration was rendered by artist Dmitry Burmak. Known for his ability to translate high-fantasy archetypes into textured, atmospheric pieces, Burmak focused on the warmth and approachability of the character rather than his role as a warrior. The visual narrative depicts a gentle, wise figure, aligning with the card's function of enabling players to cast spells at instant speed, which represents Gandalf's swift intervention and quiet guidance.
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