Gandalf, Spark Starter
The Hobbit 97 • uncommon
- Set
- The Hobbit
- Collector number
- 97
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Javier Charro
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
Reach
When Gandalf enters, he deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three targets.
Gandalf thought of most things; and though he could not do everything, he could do a great deal for friends in a tight corner.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gandalf, Spark Starter (card number 97) is part of The Hobbit set for the Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game, which was released by Decipher, Inc. in the early 2000s. The game was designed to coincide with the cinematic release of Peter Jackson’s film trilogy, aiming to capture the tactical depth of Tolkien’s lore through an immersive, dual-deck playing style. This particular card represents the younger, more mercurial version of the wizard encountered during the events of Bilbo Baggins’ journey.
The card’s illustration reflects the art direction style employed by Decipher during the early phases of the game, which relied heavily on both film stills and commissioned fantasy artwork to build a cohesive visual identity. Designed for the Starter Decks, this Gandalf variant was intended to provide players with a reliable, thematic anchor for their Free Peoples side, focusing on his role as a guide and spark for the adventure. It remains a notable piece for collectors focusing on the initial expansion of the game’s mechanical foundations.
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