Gandalf, Wandering Wizard
HOBThe Hobbit/#41/2026Common
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.04
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.18
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.15High $0.15Low $0.15▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.18TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 20.0%30d▲ 5.9%90d▼ 33.3%
90d high
$0.28
90d low
$0.09
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.18
The Hobbit
- Up 5.9% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 36% below its 90 day high of $0.28.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 28% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard
Ward (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays .)
: Gandalf's owner shuffles him into their library and draws three cards.
4 / 5
Keywords
Ward
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Gandalf, Wandering Wizard
Gandalf, Wandering Wizard is a Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard, with mana cost {4}{U} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.18 (up 5.9% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Gandalf, Wandering Wizard FAQ
How much is Gandalf, Wandering Wizard worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Gandalf, Wandering Wizard is $0.18. It is up 5.9% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.09 to $0.28.
What is the cheapest printing of Gandalf, Wandering Wizard?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Hobbit at $0.18 on TCGplayer.
What set was Gandalf, Wandering Wizard first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from HOB #41, released 2026-08-14.
Is there a foil version of Gandalf, Wandering Wizard?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.23 versus $0.18 for nonfoil, which is 28% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Gandalf, Wandering Wizard legal in Commander?
Yes, Gandalf, Wandering Wizard is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Gandalf, Wandering Wizard legal in Modern?
Yes, Gandalf, Wandering Wizard is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Gandalf, Wandering Wizard legal in Standard?
Yes, Gandalf, Wandering Wizard is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Gandalf, Wandering Wizard do?
Gandalf, Wandering Wizard is a Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard with mana cost {4}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Ward {3} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {3}.) {6}: Gandalf's owner shuffles him into their library and draws three cards.".