Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard · Rare
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is currently worth about $0.26 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 4 copies.
Flash You may cast sorcery spells as though they had flash. Whenever the Ring tempts you, if you chose a creature other than Gandalf as your Ring-bearer, draw a card.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard
- Keywords
- Flash
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- Bakshi Productions
- P/T
- 2/4
Playability
#5907 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 1294 | Rare | $20.94 | $29.61 |
| MagicFest 2023 | 1 | Rare | $5.86 | $43.91 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 401 | Uncommon | $2.72 | $2.80 |
| Tales of Middle-earth Promos | 401s | Uncommon | — | $2.10 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 800 | Uncommon | — | $0.49 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 501 | Uncommon | $0.36 | $0.54 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 308 | Uncommon | $0.28 | $0.30 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 50 | Uncommon | $0.26 | $0.35 |
Price intelligence
Secret Lair Drop #1294 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $29.61 | $20.94 | 2026-08-09 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$20.36 – $29.61 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Gandalf, Friend of the Shire worth?
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is currently worth about $0.26 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.26 to $43.91 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Gandalf, Friend of the Shire printed in?
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire has been printed in 4 sets, including MagicFest 2023, Tales of Middle-earth Promos, The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, Secret Lair Drop.
Can I buy Gandalf, Friend of the Shire on RareWell?
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Is Gandalf, Friend of the Shire legal in Commander?
Yes — Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Gandalf, Friend of the Shire legal in Modern?
Yes — Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is legal in Modern.
Is Gandalf, Friend of the Shire on the Reserved List?
No — Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: MagicFest 2023 · Tales of Middle-earth Promos · The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · Secret Lair Drop
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