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The Gaffer
LEGENDARY CREATURE — HALFLING PEASANT Rare
Tales of Middle-earth Commander EDHREC #1,651
$6.93
-2.7%
7 days
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The Gaffer price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $6.93.
The Gaffer Price Summary
The Gaffer's current headline price is $6.93.
The Gaffer Printings & Prices
5 printings
The Gaffer has 5 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, foil, surge foil and silver foil finishes, including borderless, showcase and extended art treatments.
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Sell The Gaffer: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | HOC #55 | Surge Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #414 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #414 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #414 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #414 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #96 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOC #15 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOC #15 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #96 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | HOC #55 | Surge Foil | — | — | — |
The Gaffer Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗At the beginning of each end step, if you gained 3 or more life this turn, draw a card.
""'Live and learn!' as my gaffer used to say. Though he was thinking of gardening, not of roosting like a bird, nor of trying to walk like a spider."
—Sam"
The Gaffer is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
The Gaffer Rulings
3 most recent
- Jun 16, 2023 If you haven't gained 3 or more life by the time an end step begins, The Gaffer's ability won't trigger at all.
- Jun 16, 2023 The Gaffer's ability looks at how much life you've gained in the turn, even if it wasn't on the battlefield when you gained life. It doesn't care if you also lost life, even if you lost more life than you gained.
- Jun 16, 2023 You draw just one card, no matter how much life you've gained past 3 life.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
The Gaffer has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTC #12 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Standard |
| LTC #96 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Extended Art |
| LTC #414 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| LTC #414 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Showcase |
The Gaffer in Commander
The Gaffer is the #1,651 most-played card on EDHREC, up 55 places over the last 30 days.
The Gaffer FAQ
How much is The Gaffer worth?
The Gaffer is worth about $6.93 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is The Gaffer legal in Commander?
Yes — The Gaffer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has The Gaffer been reprinted?
Yes — The Gaffer has been reprinted 4 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Gaffer expensive?
The Gaffer holds a $6.93 price because Commander demand is high (#1,651 on EDHREC).