Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 308 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
- Collector number
- 308
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Marko Manev
- Market price
- $0.21
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
Released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, this card represents a landmark crossover between Wizards of the Coast and J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic literary universe. The card was designed to capture a specific, lighter moment in Gandalf's journey, highlighting his connection to the people of the Shire before the darker events of the War of the Ring. It serves as a narrative bridge within the game, functioning as an uncommon creature that reflects his role as a mentor and protector.
The artwork was created by illustrator Marko Manev, who is recognized for his evocative, minimalist, and often cinematic approach to pop culture imagery. Manev focused on a warm, inviting aesthetic to differentiate this card from the more martial or ominous depictions of the wizard found elsewhere in the set. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic resonance and the clean, distinct visual style that Manev brought to the table, fitting seamlessly into the set's broader goal of honoring Tolkien’s world through high-quality visual storytelling.
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