The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset with this foil mythic rare card, number 551, featuring Gandalf of the Secret Fire.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Tales of Middle-earth • Commander
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Gandalf of the Secret Fire, card number 551 in the 2023 Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset, stands as a pivotal addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. This mythic rare foil card captures the essence of the wizard’s power, offering collectors a tangible piece of the beloved fantasy lore. As a Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard, the card is distinguished by its multi-colored mana requirements, blending red, blue, and white mana to unlock its unique abilities. The card’s strategic design is defined by its ability to interact with instant and sorcery spells cast during an opponent's turn. Instead of sending these spells to the graveyard, the effect exiles them with time counters, granting the exiled card suspend if it lacks that trait. This mechanic allows players to potentially cast powerful spells for free on subsequent turns, making it a favorite among competitive and casual builders alike. The foil finish adds a layer of visual appeal, ensuring that this card not only performs well in gameplay but also shines as a display piece. Collecting Magic: The Gathering often involves hunting for specific rarities and treatments that define a set's identity. Its status as a mythic rare ensures it is a sought-after target for completionists and investors looking to secure key cards from this popular expansion. The combination of iconic character representation and complex mechanics makes it a timeless addition to any serious collector's archive.
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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The core identity of the card within the set.
Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Tales of Middle-earth
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#551
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Game
Magic: The Gathering
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Mythic Rare
Matt Stewart
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}{R}{W}
Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard
3 / 4
R, U, W
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
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.)
