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Gatekeeper of Malakir Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt MTG card
DDK #8 · Art by Karl Kopinski
DDK set symbol, UncommonDuel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt#8Uncommon

Gatekeeper of Malakir

Creature · Vampire WarriorKicker
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · DDK #8 nonfoil
$0.25 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−7.4%
EDHREC rank
#12,842 Down 48 in 30 days
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Gatekeeper of Malakir Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.25, flat over 7 days, down 7.4% over 30 days, down 16.7% over 90 days.

Gatekeeper of Malakir Price History

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Gatekeeper of Malakir in Sealed Products

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Gatekeeper of Malakir Printings & Prices

Gatekeeper of Malakir has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

FDN set symbol, UncommonFDN #713
DDK set symbol, UncommonDDK #8
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FDN set symbol, UncommonFDN #752
ZEN set symbol, UncommonZEN #89
PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #ZEN-89
F10 set symbol, RareF10 #11

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Card KingdomFDN #713Foil
Card KingdomDDK #8Nonfoil
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Card KingdomZEN #89Nonfoil

Gatekeeper of Malakir Rules Text & Legality

Gatekeeper of Malakir

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.

"You may enter the city—once the toll is paid."

Gatekeeper of Malakir is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

  • AlchemyLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • Future StandardLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • StandardLegal
  • Standard BrawlLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
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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 7 times. The Foundations reprint cut the price 71% in 30 days.

  • Oct 2, 2009ZEN set symbol, UncommonZendikarZEN #89
  • Oct 2, 2009ZEN set symbol, UncommonZendikar · foilZEN #89
  • Jan 1, 2010F10 set symbol, RareFriday Night Magic 2010 · foilF10 #11
  • Mar 15, 2013DDK set symbol, UncommonDuel Decks: Sorin vs. TibaltDDK #8
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #ZEN-89
  • Nov 15, 2024FDN set symbol, UncommonFoundations · foilFDN #713
  • Nov 15, 2024FDN set symbol, UncommonFoundationsFDN #752

Gatekeeper of Malakir in Commander

Gatekeeper of Malakir is the #12,842 most-played card on EDHREC, down 48 places over the last 30 days.

#12,842 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 48 in 30 days

Gatekeeper of Malakir FAQ

How much is Gatekeeper of Malakir worth?

Gatekeeper of Malakir is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

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 7 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Gatekeeper of Malakir cheap?

Gatekeeper of Malakir trades at about $0.25; 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,842 on EDHREC).