Gate to the Afterlife
Aetherdrift Commander 130 • uncommon
- Set
- Aetherdrift Commander
- Collector number
- 130
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Christine Choi
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Whenever a nontoken creature you control dies, you gain 1 life. Then you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card.
2 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this artifact: Search your graveyard, hand, and/or library for a card named God-Pharaoh's Gift and put it onto the battlefield. If you search your library this way, shuffle. Activate only if there are six or more creature cards in your graveyard.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gate to the Afterlife was released as part of the Aetherdrift Commander set, designed to integrate graveyard synergy mechanics into the Commander format. It functions as a tutor and card draw engine, specifically catering to players utilizing artifact-based reanimation strategies. The card’s design centers on the tension between sacrifice and reward, mirroring the theme of crossing into the afterlife that defines the set’s narrative arc.
The visual direction for the card was helmed by the Magic: The Gathering art team, focusing on the aesthetic of a monolithic, ethereal threshold. The illustration aims to evoke a sense of finality and transition, using muted tones and imposing geometry to contrast with the chaotic activity of the graveyard. Upon its introduction, the card was received as a niche but essential utility piece for specialized decks, praised for its ability to provide consistent card advantage in longer games.
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