The Gaffer

The Gaffer

hocmythic·Legendary Creature — Halfling Peasant·{2}{W}

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.

About This Card

The Gaffer is a mythic legendary creature from The Hobbit Eternal..

Released August 2026 as part of The Hobbit Eternal (set). Click through to The Hobbit Eternal for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Gaffer a good MTG investment?

The Gaffer is a mythic from The Hobbit Eternal currently at check the page for current pricing. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.

What is the price of The Gaffer?

The Gaffer from The Hobbit Eternal is currently priced on the page. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is The Gaffer's mana cost?

The Gaffer's mana cost (casting cost) is 2W ({2}{W}). See The Gaffer's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy The Gaffer?

At current pricing, The Gaffer is a mythic with Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.

Which buylist pays the most for The Gaffer?

SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.

Is The Gaffer good in Commander (EDH)?

The Gaffer is ranked #1706 on EDHREC, making it a commonly played Commander card. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.

What formats is The Gaffer legal in?

The Gaffer is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.

Other printings of The Gaffer

Is The Gaffer going up or down?

The Gaffer has no settled non-foil price yet, so direction is the read that matters. The multi-source chart above pulls TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales for this mythic legendary creature as soon as it trades.

Is The Gaffer worth buying?

The Gaffer has no settled non-foil market price on file yet. When it changes hands, compare 17 sources before buying; fees and condition can move real cost 10 to 15%.

The Gaffer reprint risk

The Gaffer can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.

The Gaffer price history

SpellBook has tracked The Gaffer since its 2026 release in The Hobbit Eternal across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #1706 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.

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