The Gaffer
The Hobbit Eternal 15 • mythic
- Set
- The Hobbit Eternal
- Collector number
- 15
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Chuck Lukacs
- Market price
- $8.35
What it does
At the beginning of each end step, if you gained 3 or more life this turn, draw a card.
"'Live and learn!' as my gaffer used to say. Though he was thinking of gardening, not of roosting like a bird, nor of trying to walk like a spider."— Sam
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Gaffer, or Hamfast Gamgee, was released as the 15th card in The Hobbit Eternal set, a collectible card series designed to capture the rustic charm of Middle-earth's agrarian roots. The artwork was commissioned to emphasize the character's role as a source of local wisdom and authority in Hobbiton, utilizing a warm color palette that reflects the cozy, grounded aesthetic of the Shire.
The illustration focuses on the Gaffer's weathered appearance and his connection to the history of the Gamgee family. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors who prioritize lore-heavy depictions of supporting characters, as it provided a narrative anchor for the more adventurous elements of the set and honored the legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s foundational characters.
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