Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape
The Hobbit 242 • mythic
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Collector number
- 242
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana // 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- James Bousema
- Market price
- $26.80
What it does
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, Gandalf gets +1/+1 until end of turn and deals 1 damage to each opponent.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Released as part of the 2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug expansion for the Middle-earth Collectible Card Game, this double-sided card features Gandalf the Grey. The card was designed to integrate the game’s unique dual-mechanic system, where certain characters could transform or shift roles during gameplay, reflecting the versatile and often unpredictable nature of the wizard during his journey to Erebor.
The card’s illustration captures the gravitas of Gandalf, emphasizing his dual roles as a protector and a tactical combatant. The artwork was commissioned to align with the aesthetic of Peter Jackson’s cinematic trilogy, aiming to ground the card in the recognizable visual language of the films. It was received by fans as a functional piece of competitive strategy, valued for its adaptability in deck building and its faithfulness to the character's cinematic portrayal.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. The Hobbit 242 • mythic. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape on collecto.rs?
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
