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Gandalf, Spark Starter
HOB · The Hobbit #97 · Uncommon · released 2026-08-14
{4}{R}{R}
Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard
Reach
When Gandalf enters, he deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three targets.
Gandalf thought of most things; and though he could not do everything, he could do a great deal for friends in a tight corner.
Gandalf, Spark Starter is an uncommon red creature from The Hobbit (2026). It has been printed 2 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $0.12 to $0.32 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.12
USD Foil$0.19
Format legality
Where you can play Gandalf, Spark Starter in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.12 to $0.32 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Hobbit at $0.12.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hobbit | 203 | Uncommon | $0.22 | $0.32 |
| The Hobbit This page | 97 | Uncommon | $0.12 | $0.19 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2026-06-29You 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.
- 2026-06-29If 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gandalf, Spark Starter legal in Commander?
Yes — Gandalf, Spark Starter is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Gandalf, Spark Starter legal in?
Gandalf, Spark Starter is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Gandalf, Spark Starter been printed?
Gandalf, Spark Starter has been printed 2 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of Gandalf, Spark Starter?
The cheapest printing is The Hobbit (#97) at about $0.12.
Who illustrated Gandalf, Spark Starter?
This printing of Gandalf, Spark Starter was illustrated by Javier Charro.