The Black Gate
The Black Gate Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of The Black Gate is $9.47 (LTC #80), and the most expensive is $37.99 (LTC #490, Showcase, Silver Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $9.47, up 1.4% over 7 days, up 2.6% over 30 days, up 26.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $17.36 (2024).
The Black Gate Printings & Prices
The Black Gate has 3 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil and silver foil finishes, including showcase and extended art treatments.
Sell The Black Gate: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $45.00 cash for LTC #490 (Silver Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LTC #490 | Silver Foil | $45.00 | $89.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #490 | Silver Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #490 | Nonfoil | $17.50 | $37.99 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #160 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #80 | Nonfoil | $8.50 | $13.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #160 | Nonfoil | $8.25 | $17.99 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #490 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #80 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | — | — |
The Black Gate Rules Text & Legality
As The Black Gate enters, you may pay 3 life. If you don't, it enters tapped.
{T}: Add {B}.
{1}{B}, {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.
The Black Gate is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
The Black Gate Rulings
- Jun 16, 2023 The chosen player needs only to have the most life or tied for most life as The Black Gate's last ability resolves. After the ability resolves, any changes in life total won't affect which creatures can block or be blocked that turn.
- Jun 16, 2023 The creature that was targeted by The Black Gate's last ability can't be blocked by any creature the chosen player controls, including creatures that weren't on the battlefield when The Black Gate's ability resolved.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
The Black Gate has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTC #80 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Standard |
| LTC #490 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| LTC #490 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| LTC #160 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Extended Art |
LTC #80 The Black Gate in Commander
The Black Gate is the #1,204 most-played card on EDHREC, down 5 places over the last 30 days.
The Black Gate FAQ
How much is The Black Gate worth?
The Black Gate is worth about $9.47 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $9.47 to $37.99 across 3 tracked printings.
Is The Black Gate legal in Commander?
Yes — The Black Gate is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has The Black Gate been reprinted?
Yes — The Black Gate has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Black Gate expensive?
The Black Gate holds a $9.47 price because Commander demand is high (#1,204 on EDHREC).