Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is a Rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard from Secret Lair Drop (1294) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $29.19 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Drop who need the Rare slot. Treat $29.19 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Gandalf, Friend of the Shire from Secret Lair Drop?
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is a Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard in Secret Lair Drop numbered 1294. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Gandalf, Friend of the Shire (1294) is a chase-tier Rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard in Secret Lair Drop. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Gandalf, Friend of the Shire worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $29.19 for Gandalf, Friend of the Shire. Low and high spread runs $29.19 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $22.45; foil: $29.19; Normal: $19.74. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1294 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Secret Lair Drop |
|---|---|
| Number | 1294 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $29.19 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €22.45 |
| cardmarket | $22.45 |
| foil | $29.19 |
| Normal | $19.74 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Gandalf, Friend of the Shire?
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is a Rare printing in Secret Lair Drop. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1294 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Gandalf, Friend of the Shire?
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire lists as Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard with keywords Flash. Artist: Bakshi Productions. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1294 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire (1294) is a chase-tier Rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard in Secret Lair Drop. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is catalogued as Rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard in Secret Lair Drop, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $29.19 across finishes (cardmarket: $22.45; foil: $29.19; Normal: $19.74).
- Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $29.19 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Gandalf, Friend of the Shire from Secret Lair Drop?
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is a Rare Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard from Secret Lair Drop numbered 1294 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Gandalf, Friend of the Shire worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $29.19 for ungraded Gandalf, Friend of the Shire. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Gandalf, Friend of the Shire?
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is catalogued as Rare in Secret Lair Drop. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Gandalf, Friend of the Shire legal in Commander or Standard?
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Gandalf, Friend of the Shire trade at a premium?
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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