How much does Gandalf, Goblins' Bane (Borderless · Surge Foil) 278 cost?

The cheapest live price for Gandalf, Goblins' Bane (278) is currently US$152.00 across 19 stores in the United States, and TCGplayer's market price is US$170.00; every other market we cover is compared on this page too. Prices are read once a day.

How much is Gandalf, Goblins' Bane in other currencies?

US$152.00 in the United States, C$234.99 in Canada and A$269.50 in Australia. Each is a real listing in the currency its seller bills in.

What set is Gandalf, Goblins' Bane from?

Gandalf, Goblins' Bane is card 278 from The Hobbit (HOB) in Magic: The Gathering. It is a mythic rare Red creature.

Where can I buy Gandalf, Goblins' Bane?

Compare every store selling Gandalf, Goblins' Bane across the US, Australia, the UK, Singapore, Canada and the EU on this page, then buy from whichever seller offers the lowest total including postage. MTG Compare links straight through to each store.

Are there other printings of Gandalf, Goblins' Bane?

Yes. MTG Compare tracks 2 other printings of 278 (borderless, showcase, extended-art, reprint or promo versions), each a distinct TCGplayer product trading at its own price. They are listed further down this page.

Is the Borderless printing of Gandalf, Goblins' Bane worth it?

On TCGplayer the Borderless printing of Gandalf, Goblins' Bane is US$170.00, against US$3.87 for the standard print, a US$166.13 premium. Whether that is worth it depends on whether you want a copy to play with or one to collect; both are tracked separately here.

Gandalf, Goblins' Bane (Borderless, Surge Foil) from The Hobbit (HOB) #278, Surge Foil, Magic: The Gathering card

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.

RedCommanderMythic RareCreatureBorderless · Surge Foil

Gandalf, Goblins' BaneBorderless · Surge Foil

Name: Gandalf, Goblins' Bane (Borderless · Surge Foil) 278
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
SKU: 707047
Availability: InStock

Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard // Sorcery — Adventure

The Hobbit (HOB) · 278

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Colour identityRed

Cheapest · the United States

US$152.00

In stock at · US

20 stores

20 stores in other markets

Mana cost

{2}{R} // {1}{R}

Power / toughness

2/3

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Price comparison (20) · the United States

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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.

Format legality

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
AlchemyNot legal

Price history (USD · lowest price)

TCGplayer market shown in USD at an indicative rate

Now US$170.00Low US$170.00High US$179.26▼ 5.2%

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About Gandalf, Goblins' Bane

This page covers the borderless printing of Gandalf, Goblins' Bane (278), a Red Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard // Sorcery — Adventure from The Hobbit (HOB). It is printed at Mythic Rare rarity. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy and 6 more formats.

278 exists in 3 printings on TCGplayer, and each is priced as its own product. At US$170.00 on TCGplayer this Borderless print is 44x the standard print at US$3.87. For reference the other printings read Borderless US$16.58 and Standard US$3.87 on TCGplayer.

The cheapest listing we track in the United States is US$152.00, 11% below TCGplayer's US$170.00 market price. 20 stores have it in stock, and the next-cheapest listing is US$170.00, only 12% more, so postage will decide the order.

The United States is the cheapest of the 3 markets that have it, and Australia is dearest at about 18% more once converted. In each market's own currency the cheapest listings read US$152.00 in the United States, C$234.99 in Canada and A$269.50 in Australia. Conversions use indicative exchange rates, and postage, duty and import tax are not included, so a cheaper market elsewhere is a fact about listings and not a reason to import.

The market price moved -4.3% over the last 7 days; there is not yet a 30-day window to set that against. Its 90-day high was US$179.26, 5% above today's price.

The Hobbit is a main expansion, released August 2026.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Gandalf, Goblins' Bane (Borderless · Surge Foil) 278 cost?: The cheapest live price for Gandalf, Goblins' Bane (278) is currently US$152.00 across 19 stores in the United States, and TCGplayer's market price is US$170.00; every other market we cover is compared on this page too. Prices are read once a day.
How much is Gandalf, Goblins' Bane in other currencies?: US$152.00 in the United States, C$234.99 in Canada and A$269.50 in Australia. Each is a real listing in the currency its seller bills in.
What set is Gandalf, Goblins' Bane from?: Gandalf, Goblins' Bane is card 278 from The Hobbit (HOB) in Magic: The Gathering. It is a mythic rare Red creature.
Where can I buy Gandalf, Goblins' Bane?: Compare every store selling Gandalf, Goblins' Bane across the US, Australia, the UK, Singapore, Canada and the EU on this page, then buy from whichever seller offers the lowest total including postage. MTG Compare links straight through to each store.
Are there other printings of Gandalf, Goblins' Bane?: Yes. MTG Compare tracks 2 other printings of 278 (borderless, showcase, extended-art, reprint or promo versions), each a distinct TCGplayer product trading at its own price. They are listed further down this page.
Is the Borderless printing of Gandalf, Goblins' Bane worth it?: On TCGplayer the Borderless printing of Gandalf, Goblins' Bane is US$170.00, against US$3.87 for the standard print, a US$166.13 premium. Whether that is worth it depends on whether you want a copy to play with or one to collect; both are tracked separately here.

Gandalf, Goblins' Bane price by market

Gandalf, Goblins' Bane is cheapest in the United States at US$152.00 and dearest in Australia at A$269.50 (≈ US$179.67), a 18% spread across the 3 markets stocking it. Each seller bills in its own currency; converted figures are indicative only.

Market	Cheapest	≈ USD	Stores
United StatesCheapestYour market	US$152.00postage at checkout	—	20
Canada	C$234.99postage at checkout ≈ US$171.53	US$171.53	12
Australia	A$269.50postage at checkout ≈ US$179.67	US$179.67	8

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Card details

Card number: 278
Set: The Hobbit (HOB)
Set type: Expansion
Released: 14 August 2026
Rarity: Mythic Rare (M)
Printing: Borderless · Surge Foil
Type line: Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard // Sorcery — Adventure
Colour: Red
Colour identity: Red
Mana cost: {2}{R} // {1}{R}
Power / toughness: 2/3
Finish: Surge Foil

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