Gandalf's Sanction (card 208) is an Uncommon sorcery from the 2023 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion in Magic: The Gathering.
Gandalf's Sanction
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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Gandalf's Sanction, designated as card number 208, is an Uncommon sorcery featured in the 2023 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth expansion of Magic: The Gathering. This card allows players to deal damage to a target creature based on the number of instant and sorcery cards in their graveyard, with any excess damage transferred to that player. Designed by artist Tatiana Veryayskaya, the card embodies the strategic depth and thematic richness that define the Tales of Middle-earth set. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, this release offers a compelling blend of gameplay utility and narrative significance. The card's mana cost of three, split between blue and red, highlights its role in versatile spell-slinging strategies. As part of the LTR set, it appeals to fans of the fantasy genre and those building their collection of modern TCG staples. The inclusion of iconic characters and lore makes cards like Gandalf's Sanction essential for enthusiasts seeking to complete their set or appreciate the crossover between Tolkien's world and the card game universe.
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Gandalf's Sanction
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Tatiana Veryayskaya
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}{R}
Sorcery
R, U
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Gandalf's Sanction deals X damage to target creature, where X is the number of instant and sorcery cards in your graveyard. Excess damage is dealt to that creature's controller instead.
There was a crack, and the staff split asunder in Saruman's hand, and the head of it fell down at Gandalf's feet.