This 2023 Magic: The Gathering foil card features Gandalf as a Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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The 2023 Magic: The Gathering release The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth brought a beloved fantasy narrative into the TCG world, and card number 800 stands out for its distinctive foil treatment. This card depicts Gandalf, Friend of the Shire, rendered as a Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard with a mana cost of three blue and one generic mana. Colored artists like Marko Manev brought this character to life, capturing the essence of the wizard's role within the Middle-earth universe. For collectors focusing on Magic: The Gathering, this card offers a unique gameplay experience. Its rules allow players to cast sorcery spells with flash, adding strategic flexibility to deck construction. Additionally, it provides card advantage whenever the Ring tempts a player to choose a different Ring-bearer, making it a functional addition to many blue-based strategies. The foil finish enhances its visual appeal, making it a desirable target for those completing the Tales of Middle-earth subset. Whether you are looking to complete a set or add a powerful artifact to your collection, finding the right copy is essential. This product represents a significant piece of modern TCG history, bridging the gap between tabletop gaming and fantasy lore. It remains a staple for collectors who appreciate both the mechanical depth of Magic: The Gathering and the rich storytelling of J.R.R. Tolkien's world.
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Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Marko Manev
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{U}
Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard
2 / 4
U
Card Text
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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.