Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 50 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Dmitry Burmak
- Market price
- $0.40
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 June 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set 'The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth', this card depicts the wizard Gandalf during his formative interactions with the hobbits of the Shire. It was developed by Wizards of the Coast under a strategic partnership with Middle-earth Enterprises to integrate J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the trading card game ecosystem, marking a significant milestone in the game's Universes Beyond initiative.
The card features artwork by illustrator Anna Steinbauer, who sought to capture the contemplative and benevolent nature of the character. The design reflects a departure from the more martial depictions of Gandalf, focusing instead on his role as a guide and guardian. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players and collectors for its evocative art style and its functional utility within the game's complex ruleset.
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