Gandalf, Shadow's Foe
The Hobbit Eternal 99 • mythic
- Set
- The Hobbit Eternal
- Collector number
- 99
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Alexander Mokhov
- Market price
- $22.87
What it does
Vigilance
When Gandalf enters, exile up to three target lands you control, then return them to the battlefield tapped under their owner's control.
Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on Gandalf.
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
Gandalf, Shadow's Foe, indexed as collector number 99 in The Hobbit Eternal set, is a notable entry in the expanded catalog of Middle-earth themed trading cards. Designed to bridge the gap between the character's traditional archetypal depiction and the more dynamic, combat-oriented themes present in modern fantasy card games, this card emphasizes the wizard's role during his more perilous encounters. The set was conceived to offer collectors a focused look at iconic scenes from J.R.R. Tolkien’s work, prioritizing atmospheric artwork that captures the weight of the Third Age.
The illustrative direction for this piece sought to convey a sense of gravitas, moving away from stylized caricature in favor of a more painterly, cinematic aesthetic that resonates with fans of high-fantasy tabletop gaming. Upon its release, it was well-received by players and collectors for its evocative art direction and its careful adherence to the established lore of the source material. It remains a hallmark of the series, prized by those who value both the tactical utility of the card and its aesthetic contribution to a complete collection.
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