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The Black Gate
LEGENDARY LAND — GATE Rare
Tales of Middle-earth Commander EDHREC #1,180
$9.29
-1.4%
7 days
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The Black Gate price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $9.29.
The Black Gate Price Summary
The Black Gate's current headline price is $9.29.
The Black Gate Printings & Prices
5 printings
The Black Gate has 5 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, foil, surge foil and silver foil finishes, including borderless, showcase and extended art treatments.
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Sell The Black Gate: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LTC #490 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOC #87 | Surge Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #490 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #490 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #490 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOC #47 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #160 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #160 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | HOC #47 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #80 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
The Black Gate Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
The Black Gate Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
4 printings
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 |
The Black Gate in Commander
The Black Gate is the #1,180 most-played card on EDHREC, up 24 places over the last 30 days.
The Black Gate FAQ
How much is The Black Gate worth?
The Black Gate is worth about $9.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
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 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Black Gate expensive?
The Black Gate holds a $9.29 price because Commander demand is high (#1,180 on EDHREC).