Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Secret Lair Drop 1294 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1294
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Bakshi Productions
- Market price
- $22.64
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
The 'Gandalf, Friend of the Shire' card was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'Secret Lair x The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth' drop in 2023. This special edition series was designed to coincide with the broader expansion of the game into J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, offering fans unique, thematic artistic interpretations of iconic characters that were distinct from the main set release.
The card features artwork by Anna Steinbauer, who utilized a soft, atmospheric style to capture the character's gentle demeanor. The illustration emphasizes Gandalf’s connection to the hobbits, focusing on a more intimate, pastoral portrayal rather than his role as a powerful wizard of war. It was well-received by fans for its narrative focus and remains a popular choice for thematic Commander decks.
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