Gatekeeper of Malakir
Gatekeeper of Malakir Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Gatekeeper of Malakir is $0.10 (FDN #713, Foil), and the most expensive is $2.98 (F10 #11, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.27, up 58.8% over 7 days, down 20.6% over 30 days, up 50.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.34 (2026).
Gatekeeper of Malakir Printings & Prices
Gatekeeper of Malakir has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Gatekeeper of Malakir: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.72 cash for F10 #11 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | F10 #11 | Foil | $0.72 | $1.79 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | ZEN #89 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #713 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | ZEN #89 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #ZEN-89 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | DDK #8 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Gatekeeper of Malakir Rules Text & Legality
Kicker {B} (You may pay an additional {B} as you cast this spell.)
When this creature enters, if it was kicked, target player sacrifices a creature of their choice.
Gatekeeper of Malakir is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Gatekeeper of Malakir Rulings
- Nov 8, 2024 If a card or token enters as a copy of a permanent, the new permanent isn't kicked, even if the original was.
- Nov 8, 2024 If a spell's kicker cost was paid, the spell is "kicked."
- Nov 8, 2024 If you copy a kicked spell on the stack, the copy is also kicked. If the copied spell is a permanent spell, the token the copy of that spell becomes when it enters is also kicked.
- Nov 8, 2024 If you put a permanent with a kicker ability onto the battlefield without casting it, you can't kick it.
- Nov 8, 2024 The kicker ability doesn't let you pay a kicker cost more than once.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Gatekeeper of Malakir has been reprinted 8 times. The Foundations reprint cut the price 71% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDN #752 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FDN #713 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | $1.20 | $1.00 | $0.35 | $0.17 |
| FDN #752 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #ZEN-89 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DDK #8 | 2013-03-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| F10 #11 | 2010-01-01 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ZEN #89 | 2009-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ZEN #89 | 2009-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
FDN #752 
PLST #ZEN-89 
DDK #8 
F10 #11 
ZEN #89 Gatekeeper of Malakir in Commander
Gatekeeper of Malakir is the #12,612 most-played card on EDHREC, down 28 places over the last 30 days.
Gatekeeper of Malakir FAQ
How much is Gatekeeper of Malakir worth?
Gatekeeper of Malakir is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.17 to $2.98 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Gatekeeper of Malakir legal in Commander?
Yes — Gatekeeper of Malakir is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Gatekeeper of Malakir been reprinted?
Yes — Gatekeeper of Malakir has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Gatekeeper of Malakir cheap?
Gatekeeper of Malakir trades at about $0.27 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,612 on EDHREC).