Gandalf, Friend of the Shire // Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Tales of Middle-earth Art Series 5 • common
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Art Series
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Common
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Dmitry Burmak
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
The Gandalf, Friend of the Shire card from the Tales of Middle-earth Art Series was released in 2023 as part of a specialized subset for Magic: The Gathering. This collection was designed to showcase the vivid illustrations commissioned for the Lord of the Rings crossover set, allowing players and collectors to appreciate the artwork without the overlaid game mechanics found on standard cards. It serves as a visual celebration of J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconography reimagined through the lens of modern fantasy illustration.
The artwork was created by Dmitry Burmak, a frequent contributor to the Magic: The Gathering universe known for his ability to balance classic character archetypes with atmospheric, high-fantasy detailing. Burmak’s portrayal of Gandalf focuses on the character’s warmth and wisdom, utilizing soft lighting and careful composition to evoke the peaceful yet significant presence of the wizard during his time in the Shire. The card is highly regarded by collectors for its clean, frame-less presentation which emphasizes the artist's specific stylistic choices.
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