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Gandalf's Sanction
LTR · The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #208 · Uncommon · released 2023-06-23
{1}{U}{R}
Sorcery
Gandalf's Sanction deals X damage to target creature, where X is the number of instant and sorcery cards in your graveyard. Excess damage is dealt to that creature's controller instead.
There was a crack, and the staff split asunder in Saruman's hand, and the head of it fell down at Gandalf's feet.
Gandalf's Sanction is an uncommon red-blue sorcery from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (2023). It has been printed 2 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $0.18 to $0.58 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.23
USD Foil$0.31
Format legality
Where you can play Gandalf's Sanction in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.18 to $0.58 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth at $0.18.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth This page | 208 | Uncommon | $0.18 | $0.30 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | 659 | Uncommon | $0.40 | $0.58 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2023-06-16Gandalf's Sanction is not yet in your graveyard when you determine the value of X.
- 2023-06-16Excess damage caused by a spell or ability is similar to how combat damage from a creature with trample is handled. Start with the amount of damage being dealt to the creature and determine what is "lethal." This is the creature's toughness minus the amount of damage that it already has marked on it, but ignoring any replacement or prevention effects that will modify this damage. Also ignore whether the creature has an ability such as indestructible that will result in it not being destroyed by this damage.
- 2023-06-16Once you've determined how much damage is excess, Gandalf's Sanction simultaneously deals damage to the creature and to its controller. This damage may be modified by replacement or prevention effects.
- 2023-06-16If the target creature is an illegal target by the time Gandalf's Sanction tries to resolve, the spell won't resolve. It won't deal damage to any player.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gandalf's Sanction legal in Commander?
Yes — Gandalf's Sanction is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Gandalf's Sanction legal in?
Gandalf's Sanction is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Gandalf's Sanction been printed?
Gandalf's Sanction has been printed 2 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of Gandalf's Sanction?
The cheapest printing is The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (#208) at about $0.18.
Who illustrated Gandalf's Sanction?
This printing of Gandalf's Sanction was illustrated by Tatiana Veryayskaya.