The Gaffer
~$7.15 low · ~$21.13 high
White. Legendary Creature — Halfling Peasant
Tales of Middle-earth Commander #12 · Illustrated by Tomas Duchek
Tales of Middle-earth Commander #12 · Illustrated by Tomas DuchekWhat is The Gaffer worth?
Highest TCGplayer price
~$21.13
Showcase foil · Tales of Middle-earth Commander #414
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
At the beginning of each end step, if you gained 3 or more life this turn, draw a card.
2/3
On the growing of vegetables, especially potatoes, Master Hamfast Gamgee was recognized as the leading authority by all in the neighborhood.
Format legality
All 5 printings of The Gaffer
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Hobbit Eternal hoc #15· 2026Borderlessmythic· Cardmarket €8.80 · €9.99 foil | mythic | $7.29 | $9.03 | €8.80€9.99 foil | |
 The Hobbit Eternal hoc #55· 2026BorderlessSurge Foilmythic· Cardmarket €17.06 foil | mythic | No non-foil printing | $18.77 | €17.06 foil | |
 Tales of Middle-earth Commander ltc #414· 2023Showcaserare· Cardmarket €17.22 | rare | $13.82 | $21.13 | €17.22 | |
 Tales of Middle-earth Commander ltc #12· 2023rare· Cardmarket €8.65 | rare | $7.15 | No foil printing | €8.65 | |
 Tales of Middle-earth Commander ltc #96· 2023Extended Artrare· Cardmarket €13.89 | rare | $8.07 | No foil printing | €13.89 |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices in USD for each printing and finish, via Scryfall. They are a guide, not an appraisal.
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Card details
- First printed
- 2023
- Printings
- 5
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #1,626 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Chuck Lukacs, Tomas Duchek
Rulings (3)
2023-06-16
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.
2023-06-16
You draw just one card, no matter how much life you've gained past 3 life.
2023-06-16
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.
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