Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 551 • mythic
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 551
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana red mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · Blue · White
- Artist
- Matt Stewart
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell from your hand during an opponent's turn, exile that card with three time counters on it instead of putting it into your graveyard as it resolves. Then if the exiled card doesn't have suspend, it gains suspend. (At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may play it without paying its mana cost.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Gandalf of the Secret Fire card was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth' Commander set. This card was designed to capture the powerful moment of Gandalf's transition into Gandalf the White, utilizing the unique mechanics of the Commander format to reward players for casting legendary spells with extra utility and board control.
The illustration was crafted by artist Antonio José Manzanedo, who was tasked with depicting the wizard's transition from his grey cloak to the radiance of his transfigured state. The artwork focuses on the interplay of light and fire, aiming to convey both the wisdom and the immense arcane power characteristic of Tolkien's iconic character, resulting in a card that has been well-received by players for both its thematic resonance and its mechanical utility in spell-heavy decks.
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