# Gandalf, Spark Starter (The Hobbit) — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/gandalf-spark-starter-the-hobbit-97-mtg

**Gandalf, Spark Starter (The Hobbit)** is worth about **$0.26**, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$2.65**.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/gandalf-spark-starter-the-hobbit-97-mtg

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Market | $0.26 |
| Foil | $2.65 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-09. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DGandalf%2520Spark%2520Starter%2520The%2520Hobbit%2520MTG%2520Card%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DGandalf%2520Spark%2520Starter%2520The%2520Hobbit%2520MTG%2520Card%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Uncommon |
| Set | The Hobbit |
| Number | #97 |

## Gandalf, Spark Starter (The Hobbit) value

The Gandalf, Spark Starter from **The Hobbit** (#97) has a market price of **$0.26**, with the foil at $2.65.

### What drives the price

For Magic singles, set, rarity, condition (NM vs played), and playability/format demand drive value. First printings, foils, and cards that see competitive or Commander play hold value best; reprints soften prices.

## FAQ

**What is the rarity level of the Gandalf Spark Starter?**

This item is classified as Uncommon within The Hobbit set.

**How much is the foil version of this spark starter worth?**

The foil version of the Gandalf Spark Starter is valued at $5.00.

**What is the specific item number for this Gandalf collectible?**

This particular spark starter is numbered #97.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/gandalf-spark-starter-the-hobbit-97-mtg
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-08-09, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"