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Gandalf, Spark Starter The Hobbit MTG card
HOB #97 · Art by Javier Charro
HOB set symbol, UncommonThe Hobbit#97Uncommon

Gandalf, Spark Starter

Legendary Creature · Avatar WizardReach
TCGplayer market · HOB #97 nonfoil
$0.13 −23.5% −$0.04, 7 days
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30 days
−7.1%
EDHREC rank
#20,036 Up 751 in 30 days
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Gandalf, Spark Starter Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.13, down 23.5% over 7 days, down 7.1% over 30 days, down 43.5% over 90 days.

Gandalf, Spark Starter Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Gandalf, Spark Starter

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Gandalf, Spark Starter in Sealed Products

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Gandalf, Spark Starter Printings & Prices

Gandalf, Spark Starter has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

HOB set symbol, UncommonHOB #97
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HOB set symbol, UncommonHOB #203
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Gandalf, Spark Starter Rules Text & Legality

Gandalf, Spark Starter

Reach

When Gandalf enters, he deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three targets.

Gandalf, Spark Starter is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

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Gandalf, Spark Starter Rulings

  • Jun 29, 2026

    If some of the targets are illegal targets as Gandalf's triggered ability tries to resolve, the original division of damage still applies but no damage is dealt to the illegal targets. If all targets are illegal, Gandalf's triggered ability doesn't resolve.

  • Jun 29, 2026

    You choose how many targets Gandalf's triggered ability has and how the damage is divided as you put the ability on the stack. Each target must receive at least 1 damage.

Gandalf, Spark Starter in Commander

Gandalf, Spark Starter is the #20,036 most-played card on EDHREC, up 751 places over the last 30 days.

#20,036 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 751 in 30 days

Gandalf, Spark Starter FAQ

How much is Gandalf, Spark Starter worth?

Gandalf, Spark Starter is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Gandalf, Spark Starter legal in Commander?

Yes. Gandalf, Spark Starter is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Gandalf, Spark Starter been reprinted?

No. Gandalf, Spark Starter has not been reprinted; 2 printings are tracked on The Index.

Why is Gandalf, Spark Starter cheap?

Gandalf, Spark Starter trades at about $0.13, and Commander demand is modest (#20,036 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Gandalf, Spark Starter?

Cards that fill a similar role include Inferno Titan, Fury, Bogardan Hellkite.