What is the Adventure mechanic in Magic: The Gathering?

The Adventure mechanic allows a card to be cast as a sorcery spell before entering the battlefield as a creature. This provides players with flexible options, enabling them to use the spell effect and still have the creature available for later turns.

What does the card number 242 signify in The Hobbit set?

Card number 242 identifies this card within the Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit set. It helps collectors and players locate and organize the card, ensuring it is correctly placed in binders or digital collections.

Why is Gandalf considered a Legendary card?

Gandalf is classified as a Legendary card because he is a unique and powerful character within the Magic: The Gathering lore. Legendary cards have specific rules that prevent players from controlling more than one copy of the same legendary card at a time, emphasizing their significance.

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The 2026 Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit foil Mythic Rare card #242, Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape, features a Legendary Avatar Wizard with a Sorcery Adventure.

Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape

2026 • Magic: The Gathering • The Hobbit

2026 Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $33.10

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Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)Last Updated Oct 17, 2026Check Price Guide

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$33.10Oct 17, 2026	Guide Estimate	-9.9%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $33.10, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 17, 2026 Guide Estimate: $33.10. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $33.10 to $36.74 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 1, 2026 and Oct 17, 2026: -9.9%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 17, 2026

$33.10Oct 17, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-9.9%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $33.10, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 17, 2026
Guide Estimate: $33.10. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $33.10 to $36.74 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 1, 2026 and Oct 17, 2026: -9.9%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 17, 2026

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TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 17, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

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The 2026 Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit release features card number 242, Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape, a foil Mythic Rare card that captures the essence of the beloved character. Designed by artist James Bousema, this card is classified as a Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard with a Sorcery — Adventure structure. The mana cost of {2}{R} and a mana value of 3 define its casting requirements, while its 2/3 power and toughness provide a solid foundation for gameplay. This card belongs to the red color identity, making it a key addition for decks focused on aggressive strategies. The Adventure mechanic allows players to cast the Sorcery side, Flameshape, offering versatile options during the game. Collectors value this card for its high rarity and the iconic status of Gandalf within the Magic: The Gathering universe. The foil treatment adds a premium aesthetic appeal, making it a standout piece in any collection. For fans of The Hobbit theme, this card represents a significant entry in the 2026 set, blending fantasy lore with strategic depth. The combination of its legendary status, unique card type, and artistic design by James Bousema makes it a sought-after item for both gameplay enthusiasts and collectors. Whether used in competitive play or displayed as a prized collectible, Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape exemplifies the creativity and richness of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

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