Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape

The Hobbit #96

Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape - The Hobbit

Type: Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard // Sorcery — Adventure

Mana cost: {2}{R} // {1}{R}

Card text: Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, Gandalf gets +1/+1 until end of turn and deals 1 damage to each opponent. // Look at the top two cards of your library and exile them face down. For as long as they remain exiled, you may play them if you control a Wizard.

P/T: 2/3

Rarity: mythic

Artist: Francisco Miyara

Released: August 14, 2026

Prices

$4.82 USD · $5.59 USD (Foil) · €6.70 EUR

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Format Legality

FormatLegality
Standard✓ Legal
Pioneer✓ Legal
Modern✓ Legal
Legacy✓ Legal
Commander✓ Legal
Vintage✓ Legal
Pauper✗ Not Legal
Oathbreaker✓ Legal

Is Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape good in The Hobbit Limited?

In The Hobbit Limited we rate Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape A tier — premium, first-pick quality.

Ratings come from the draft tier list for The Hobbit and from reviews submitted by players in the Limited set review.

Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape Price History & Market Trend

Daily USD and EUR price tracking for Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape (The Hobbit #96), last 30 snapshots.

Over the last 30 days Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape has fallen to $4.61, 30.3% below its $6.61 high on 2026-09-14 and 12.2% above its $4.11 low on 2026-10-02.

Current
$4.61
7-day change
-7.2%
Period high
$6.61
2026-09-14
Period low
$4.11
2026-10-02
DateUSDEURUSD FoilEUR Foil
2026-09-13 $6.03 7.05€ $7.13 7.87€
2026-09-14 $6.61 6.95€ $7.13 8.08€
2026-09-15 $5.31 6.95€ $7.26 8.08€
2026-09-16 $5.39 6.94€ $6.5 8.15€
2026-09-17 $4.97 6.94€ $5.93 8.15€
2026-09-18 $4.97 6.89€ $5.93 8.05€
2026-09-19 $4.73 6.82€ $5.55 7.99€
2026-09-20 $4.73 6.82€ $5.55 7.93€
2026-09-21 $4.46 6.77€ $5.38 7.96€
2026-09-22 $4.34 6.64€ $5.99 7.83€
2026-09-23 $4.52 6.65€ $5.39 7.75€
2026-09-24 $4.74 6.65€ $5.6 7.75€
2026-09-25 $4.38 6.61€ $5.46 7.74€
2026-09-26 $4.14 6.65€ $6 7.62€
2026-09-27 $4.12 6.65€ $5.45 7.62€
2026-09-28 $4.15 6.65€ $5.46 7.62€
2026-09-29 $4.2 6.57€ $5.46 7.47€
2026-09-30 $4.27 6.5€ $5.26 7.55€
2026-10-01 $4.37 6.5€ $5.27 7.55€
2026-10-02 $4.11 6.54€ $5.3 7.66€
2026-10-03 $4.49 6.48€ $5.27 7.69€
2026-10-04 $4.49 6.53€ $5.27 7.71€
2026-10-05 $4.97 6.57€ $6.05 7.59€
2026-10-06 $5.12 6.57€ $5.93 7.59€
2026-10-07 $5.01 6.7€ $5.04 7.52€
2026-10-08 $4.78 6.71€ $4.34 7.44€
2026-10-09 $4.44 6.71€ $4.39 7.31€
2026-10-10 $4.48 6.69€ $4.39 7.18€
2026-10-11 $4.2 6.72€ $4.58 7.21€
2026-10-12 $4.61 6.7€ $4.57 7.19€

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape in The Hobbit limited

common

Confusticate and Bebother
Confusticate and Bebother
Instant

Confusticate and Bebother is a noncreature spell that triggers Gandalf's +1/+1 and 1-damage ability, and the draw-two mode generates extra cards to fuel Flameshape's exiled card pool.

 Plunder the Trollshaws
Plunder the Trollshaws
Instant

Plunder the Trollshaws is a cheap noncreature spell that triggers Gandalf's pump and damage, and its flashback means it can trigger Gandalf twice across two turns.

 Magnificent End
Magnificent End
Instant

Magnificent End is a powerful removal spell that triggers Gandalf's +1/+1 and 1-damage ability, combining a board impact with growing Gandalf into a serious threat.

rare

Uncover the Moon-Letters
Uncover the Moon-Letters
Enchantment

Uncover the Moon-Letters lets you draw cards whenever you cast noncreature spells, which are the same spells that trigger Gandalf, creating a powerful engine of card advantage and board presence.

 Wizard's Staff
Wizard's Staff
Artifact — Equipment

Wizard's Staff gives Gandalf prowess (redundant but stacking) and doubles his triggered ability, meaning each noncreature spell makes Gandalf grow even larger and deals 2 damage to each opponent instead of 1.

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