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Gatekeeper of Malakir
Price history
Gatekeeper of Malakir price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.21.
Gatekeeper of Malakir Price Summary
Gatekeeper of Malakir's current headline price is $0.21.
Gatekeeper of Malakir Printings & Prices
Gatekeeper of Malakir has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Gatekeeper of Malakir: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | F10 #11 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ZEN #89 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #713 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDK #8 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ZEN #89 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #ZEN-89 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Gatekeeper of Malakir Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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 7 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 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 Gatekeeper of Malakir in Commander
Gatekeeper of Malakir is the #12,725 most-played card on EDHREC, down 113 places over the last 30 days.
Gatekeeper of Malakir FAQ
How much is Gatekeeper of Malakir worth?
Gatekeeper of Malakir is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 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 $0.21 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,725 on EDHREC).