Gandalf, Spark Starter
HOBThe Hobbit/#97/2026Uncommon
Colour IDMV 6
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.06
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.13
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.13TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 23.5%30d▲ 8.3%90d▼ 51.8%
90d high
$0.27
90d low
$0.10
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.13
The Hobbit
- Up 8.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 52% below its 90 day high of $0.27.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 123% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard
Reach
When Gandalf enters, he deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three targets.
4 / 3
Keywords
Reach
Card capabilities
CreatureLegendary creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc29 Jun 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.
wotc29 Jun 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.
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About this card
Gandalf, Spark Starter
Gandalf, Spark Starter is a Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard, with mana cost {4}{R}{R} (mana value 6). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.13 (up 8.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Gandalf, Spark Starter FAQ
How much is Gandalf, Spark Starter worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Gandalf, Spark Starter is $0.13. It is up 8.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.10 to $0.27.
What is the cheapest printing of Gandalf, Spark Starter?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Hobbit at $0.13 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Gandalf, Spark Starter?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from The Hobbit at $0.29 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Gandalf, Spark Starter are there?
Gandalf, Spark Starter has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Gandalf, Spark Starter first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from HOB #97, released 2026-08-14.
Is there a foil version of Gandalf, Spark Starter?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.29 versus $0.13 for nonfoil, which is 123% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Gandalf, Spark Starter legal in Commander?
Yes, Gandalf, Spark Starter is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Gandalf, Spark Starter legal in Modern?
Yes, Gandalf, Spark Starter is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.