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Gandalf's Sanction
SORCERY Uncommon
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth EDHREC #8,192
$0.22
-4.3%
7 days
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Gandalf's Sanction Price Summary
Gandalf's Sanction's current headline price is $0.22.
Gandalf's Sanction Printings & Prices
2 printings
Gandalf's Sanction has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil, silver foil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
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Sell Gandalf's Sanction: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LTR #659 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #659 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #208 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #659 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTR #659 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #208 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Gandalf's Sanction Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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."
Gandalf's Sanction is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
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Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Gandalf's Sanction Rulings
4 most recent
- Jun 16, 2023 Excess damage caused by a spell or ability is similar to how combat damage from a creature with trample is handled. Start with the amount of damage being dealt to the creature and determine what is "lethal." This is the creature's toughness minus the amount of damage that it already has marked on it, but ignoring any replacement or prevention effects that will modify this damage. Also ignore whether the creature has an ability such as indestructible that will result in it not being destroyed by this damage.
- Jun 16, 2023 Gandalf's Sanction is not yet in your graveyard when you determine the value of X.
- Jun 16, 2023 If the target creature is an illegal target by the time Gandalf's Sanction tries to resolve, the spell won't resolve. It won't deal damage to any player.
- Jun 16, 2023 Once you've determined how much damage is excess, Gandalf's Sanction simultaneously deals damage to the creature and to its controller. This damage may be modified by replacement or prevention effects.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Gandalf's Sanction has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTR #659 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Showcase |
| LTR #659 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Showcase |
| LTR #208 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LTR #208 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
Gandalf's Sanction in Commander
Gandalf's Sanction is the #8,192 most-played card on EDHREC, up 47 places over the last 30 days.
Gandalf's Sanction FAQ
How much is Gandalf's Sanction worth?
Gandalf's Sanction is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Gandalf's Sanction legal in Commander?
Yes — Gandalf's Sanction is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Gandalf's Sanction been reprinted?
Yes — Gandalf's Sanction has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Gandalf's Sanction cheap?
Gandalf's Sanction trades at about $0.22 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,192 on EDHREC).