Gandalf, Spark Starter
~$0.12 low · ~$0.31 high
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Red. Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard
The Hobbit #97 · Illustrated by Javier Charro
The Hobbit #97 · Illustrated by Javier CharroWhat is Gandalf, Spark Starter worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Reach
When Gandalf enters, he deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three targets.
4/3
Gandalf thought of most things; and though he could not do everything, he could do a great deal for friends in a tight corner.
Format legality
All 2 printings of Gandalf, Spark Starter
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Hobbit hob #97· 2026uncommon· Cardmarket €0.08 · €0.18 foil | uncommon | $0.12 | $0.20 | €0.08€0.18 foil | |
 The Hobbit hob #203· 2026Borderlessuncommon· Cardmarket €0.13 · €0.27 foil | uncommon | $0.26 | $0.31 | €0.13€0.27 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2026
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 6
- EDHREC rank
- #20,638 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Reach
- Artists
- Javier Charro, Ted Nasmith
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the The Hobbit card (#97).
0097 · HOB · U · EN
- 0097Collector number: this card's place in the set list.
- HOBSet code for The Hobbit
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (2)
June 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.
June 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.
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