The Black Gate
Legendary Land — Gate · Rare
The Black Gate is currently worth about $9.28 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
As The Black Gate enters, you may pay 3 life. If you don't, it enters tapped. T: Add B. 1B, T: Choose a player with the most life or tied for most life. Target creature can't be blocked by creatures that player controls this turn.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 0
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Legendary Land — Gate
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- Marc Simonetti
Playability
#1203 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander | 490 | Rare | $25.01 | $37.34 |
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander | 160 | Rare | $18.33 | — |
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander | 80 | Rare | $9.28 | — |
Price intelligence
Tales of Middle-earth Commander #490 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $37.34 | $25.01 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$24.37 – $37.34 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is The Black Gate worth?
The Black Gate is currently worth about $9.28 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $9.28 to $37.34 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was The Black Gate printed in?
The Black Gate has been printed in 1 set, including Tales of Middle-earth Commander.
Can I buy The Black Gate on RareWell?
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Is The Black Gate legal in Commander?
Yes — The Black Gate is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is The Black Gate legal in Modern?
The Black Gate is not currently legal in Modern.
Is The Black Gate on the Reserved List?
No — The Black Gate is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Tales of Middle-earth Commander
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