Magic: The Gathering

Abyssal Gatekeeper

Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic 31 • common

Set: Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic
Collector number: 31
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Mark Tedin
Market price: $0.88

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What it's worth

$0.88market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.88 – $0.91 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common creature card serves as a thematic bridge within its set, representing the dark forces positioned against divine counterparts. Its role on the table highlights the tactical tension between opposing sides, making it a functional piece for those who appreciate the artistic history and narrative conflict of this specific release.

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What it does

When this creature dies, each player sacrifices a creature of their choice.

"There are two ways for me to pass this gate. One involves you remaining conscious."— Gerrard of the *Weatherlight*

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Abyssal Gatekeeper was originally released in the 2009 Magic: The Gathering product Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic. The set was designed to pit two opposing archetypes against one another—angels representing divine order and demons representing chaotic, sacrificial power—as a thematic expansion of the game's long-standing struggle between light and shadow.

The card artwork was provided by Mark Tedin, a veteran illustrator known for his surreal, often unsettling depictions of dark magic and otherworldly entities. In this piece, Tedin captures the visceral, sacrificial nature of the card's ability, which forces players to destroy their own creatures, emphasizing the high cost of wielding demonic influence within the game's mechanics.

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About

About Abyssal Gatekeeper

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