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Gollum, Obsessed Stalker is a rare Legendary Creature — Halfling Horror from LTC (LTC) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Commander.

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker MTG card

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker

Legendary Creature — Halfling Horror

Card Text

Skulk (This creature can't be blocked by creatures with greater power.) At the beginning of your end step, each opponent dealt combat damage this game by a creature named Gollum, Obsessed Stalker loses life equal to the amount of life you gained this turn.

He hated the Ring and loved it, as he hated and loved himself.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 2.0 LTC LTC 🎨 John Di Giovanni
Skulk

Market Prices

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$0.17
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$0.49
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€0.46
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€0.68
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gollum, Obsessed Stalker? Basics

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker is a Legendary Creature — Halfling Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Skulk (This creature can't be blocked by creatures with greater power.) At the beginning of your end step, each opponent dealt combat damage this game by a creature named Gollum, Obsessed Stalker loses life equal to the amount of life you gained this turn."

How much mana does Gollum, Obsessed Stalker cost to cast? Basics

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker's mana cost of {1}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker's current oracle text is: "Skulk (This creature can't be blocked by creatures with greater power.) At the beginning of your end step, each opponent dealt combat damage this game by a creature named Gollum, Obsessed Stalker loses life equal to the amount of life you gained this turn."

What is the current price of Gollum, Obsessed Stalker? Pricing

The current market price for Gollum, Obsessed Stalker is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.46 EUR.

Where can I buy Gollum, Obsessed Stalker? Pricing

You can purchase Gollum, Obsessed Stalker from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Gollum, Obsessed Stalker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gollum, Obsessed Stalker in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Gollum, Obsessed Stalker legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Gollum, Obsessed Stalker in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Gollum, Obsessed Stalker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Gollum, Obsessed Stalker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gollum, Obsessed Stalker in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Gollum, Obsessed Stalker legal in Legacy? Legality

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Gollum, Obsessed Stalker legal in Vintage? Legality

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Gollum, Obsessed Stalker legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gollum, Obsessed Stalker in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Gollum, Obsessed Stalker from? Details

This printing of Gollum, Obsessed Stalker is from LTC (LTC), with collector number 26.

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gollum, Obsessed Stalker's rarity? Details

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker is a rare card in LTC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Gollum, Obsessed Stalker? Details

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker was illustrated by John Di Giovanni.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Gollum, Obsessed Stalker's power and toughness? Details

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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