The Gaffer (12)
LTC · Tales of Middle-earth Commander · rare
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 3.0 |
| Type | Legendary Creature — Halfling Peasant |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | W |
| Power / Toughness | 2 / 3 |
| EDHREC rank | 1651 |
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.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $6.83 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $6.71 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $8.65 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $9.49 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $4.80 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $3.54 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
Rulings
- 2023-06-16: The 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.
- 2023-06-16: You draw just one card, no matter how much life you've gained past 3 life.
- 2023-06-16: If you haven't gained 3 or more life by the time an end step begins, The Gaffer's ability won't trigger at all.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 老头儿 |
| French | L'Ancien |
| German | Der alte Ohm |
| Italian | Il Gaffiere |
| Japanese | とっつぁん |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | O Feitor |
| Spanish | El Tío |