Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
The Gaffer is a rare legendary creature from Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Currently $13.40 ($19.35 foil).
Released November 2023 as part of Tales of Middle-earth Commander (Commander product). Click through to Tales of Middle-earth Commander 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 rare from Tales of Middle-earth Commander currently at $13.40. 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 Tales of Middle-earth Commander is currently $13.40 for nonfoil and $19.35 for foil. 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 $13.40, The Gaffer is a rare 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 #1704 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?
At $13.40, daily moves for The Gaffer are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 1.4x premium at $19.35, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare legendary creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is The Gaffer worth buying?
The Gaffer is currently priced at $13.40. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift 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 2023 release in Tales of Middle-earth Commander across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #1704 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.