Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Price Summary
As of Jul 31, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is $0.20 (LTR #308, Showcase), and the most expensive is $43.91 (PF23 #1, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $20.62, up 9719.0% over 7 days, up 14628.6% over 30 days, up 12029.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $20.62 (2026).
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Printings & Prices
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire has 8 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, silver foil, surge foil and foil finishes, including showcase and borderless treatments.
Sell Gandalf, Friend of the Shire: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $33.00 cash for PF23 #1 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 34% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PF23 #1 | Foil | $33.00 | $49.99 | 34% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1294 | Foil | $20.50 | $32.99 | 38% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1294 | Foil | $13.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1294 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1294 | Nonfoil | $7.25 | $17.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PF23 #1 | Nonfoil | $5.20 | $8.49 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #401 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | PLTR #401s | Foil | $0.90 | $1.79 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #401 | Foil | $0.60 | $2.29 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #501 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Rules Text & Legality
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.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Rulings
- Jun 16, 2023 If the creature you choose as your Ring-bearer was already your Ring-bearer, that still counts as choosing that creature as your Ring-bearer for the purpose of abilities that trigger "whenever you choose a creature as your Ring-bearer" or abilities that care about which creature was chosen as your Ring-bearer.
- Jun 16, 2023 The second ability applies only to casting spells. It does not, for example, change when you may activate abilities that can be activated "only as a sorcery."
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire has been reprinted 14 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PF23 #1 | 2023-07-01 | Rare | Standard |
| PF23 #1 | 2023-07-01 | Rare | Standard |
| LTR #308 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Showcase |
| LTR #308 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Showcase |
| LTR #800 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Showcase |
| PLTR #401s | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Borderless |
| LTR #50 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LTR #50 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LTR #401 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Borderless |
| LTR #401 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Borderless |
PF23 #1 
LTR #308 
PLTR #401s Showing the 10 most recent of 14 printings.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire in Commander
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is the #5,885 most-played card on EDHREC, down 5 places over the last 30 days.
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire FAQ
How much is Gandalf, Friend of the Shire worth?
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is worth about $20.62 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 31, 2026. Prices range from $0.20 to $43.91 across 8 tracked printings.
Is Gandalf, Friend of the Shire legal in Commander?
Yes — Gandalf, Friend of the Shire is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Gandalf, Friend of the Shire been reprinted?
Yes — Gandalf, Friend of the Shire has been reprinted 14 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Gandalf, Friend of the Shire expensive?
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire holds a $20.62 price because even with 14 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.