MagicTales of Middle-earth Commander
The Black Gate — Tales of Middle-earth Commander #490
The Black Gate is a rare Legendary Land — Gate from Tales of Middle-earth Commander (2023), collector number 490, illustrated by Marc Simonetti.
The Black Gate price
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Card details
- Number
- 490
- Rarity
- Rare
- Colour
- Colourless
- Illustrator
- Marc Simonetti
- Released
- 3 November 2023
What The Black Gate does
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.
Format legality
Other printings of The Black Gate
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 |  The Black Gate Legendary Land — Gate | The Hobbit Eternal 2026 | Mythic rare | €18.36 foil |
| 47 |  The Black Gate Legendary Land — Gate | The Hobbit Eternal 2026 | Mythic rare | €12.56 |
| 160 |  The Black Gate Legendary Land — Gate | Tales of Middle-earth Commander 2023 | Rare | €20.87 |
| 80 |  The Black Gate Legendary Land — Gate | Tales of Middle-earth Commander 2023 | Rare | €10.09 |
All 5 The Black Gate printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is The Black Gate from Tales of Middle-earth Commander worth?
About $26.33 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €30.82 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of The Black Gate are there?
5 English paper printings, from Tales of Middle-earth Commander to Tales of Middle-earth Commander. The cheapest right now is the Tales of Middle-earth Commander printing.
Is The Black Gate legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated The Black Gate (Tales of Middle-earth Commander)?
Marc Simonetti.
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