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The Gaffer
LTC · Tales of Middle-earth Commander #96 · Rare · released 2023-06-23
{2}{W}
Legendary Creature — Halfling Peasant
At the beginning of each end step, if you gained 3 or more life this turn, draw a card.
On the growing of vegetables, especially potatoes, Master Hamfast Gamgee was recognized as the leading authority by all in the neighborhood.
The Gaffer is a rare white creature from Tales of Middle-earth Commander (2023). It has been printed 5 times across 2 sets, from 2023 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $7.07 to $21.13 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$9.90
Format legality
Where you can play The Gaffer in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $7.07 to $21.13 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Tales of Middle-earth Commander at $7.07.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander This page | 96 | Rare | $8.28 | — |
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander | 12 | Rare | $7.07 | — |
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander | 414 | Rare | $13.82 | $21.13 |
| The Hobbit Eternal | 55 | Mythic | — | $19.03 |
| The Hobbit Eternal | 15 | Mythic | $7.48 | $9.18 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2023-06-16You draw just one card, no matter how much life you've gained past 3 life.
- 2023-06-16The 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.
- 2023-06-16If you haven't gained 3 or more life by the time an end step begins, The Gaffer's ability won't trigger at all.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Gaffer legal in Commander?
Yes — The Gaffer is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is The Gaffer legal in?
The Gaffer is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has The Gaffer been printed?
The Gaffer has been printed 5 times across 2 sets, from 2023 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of The Gaffer?
The cheapest printing is Tales of Middle-earth Commander (#12) at about $7.07.
Who illustrated The Gaffer?
This printing of The Gaffer was illustrated by Tomas Duchek.