The 2023 Mythic Rare Magic: The Gathering card featuring Gandalf the White from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set. This legendary Avatar Wizard offers potent strategic value for TCG enthusiasts.
Gandalf the White
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 introduced a legendary creature that bridges fantasy lore with strategic gameplay: Gandalf the White. As card number 19 in the LTR set, this Mythic Rare card captures the essence of the iconic wizard in a form that commands respect on the battlefield. Designed by artist Magali Villeneuve, the card serves as a centerpiece for collectors who appreciate the intersection of Tolkien's universe and the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Strategically, Gandalf the White is classified as a Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard with a mana value of five. Its white mana identity allows it to be integrated into decks focused on control or aggro strategies. The card’s most defining mechanical feature is its ability to cast legendary and artifact spells as though they had flash, providing unprecedented flexibility in timing and response. This flexibility is particularly valuable in formats where timing can dictate the outcome of a match. Beyond its flash capability, the card features a powerful triggered ability. When a legendary permanent or an artifact enters or leaves the battlefield, it causes a triggered ability of a permanent you control to trigger an additional time. This duplication effect amplifies the impact of board states, making it a formidable presence in games centered around legendary creatures or artifact synergies. For players building decks around these themes, this card offers a unique engine that can turn the tide of battle. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out Mythic Rare cards from major crossover sets like this one. The LTR set has become a staple for fans of both the game and the literary source material. Owning a copy of Gandalf the White allows enthusiasts to display a piece of high-rarity TCG history while enjoying a card with significant gameplay utility. Whether for competitive play or casual collection, this card represents a high point in the Tales of Middle-earth expansion.
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Gandalf the White
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Magali Villeneuve
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}{W}
Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard
4 / 5
W
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Flash You may cast legendary spells and artifact spells as though they had flash. If a legendary permanent or an artifact entering or leaving the battlefield causes a triggered ability of a permanent you control to trigger, that ability triggers an additional time.
