Gatekeeper of Malakir
Friday Night Magic 2010 11 • rare
- Set
- Friday Night Magic 2010
- Collector number
- 11
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jason Felix
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Kicker black mana (You may pay an additional black mana as you cast this spell.)
When this creature enters, if it was kicked, target player sacrifices a creature of their choice.
"You may enter the city—once the toll is paid."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gatekeeper of Malakir was originally released in the 2009 expansion Zendikar, designed as a powerful tool for Mono-Black control archetypes. Its ability, which forces an opponent to sacrifice a creature upon entering the battlefield, made it a cornerstone of competitive play during its time in the Standard format. The Friday Night Magic 2010 version was produced as a promotional prize for local hobby stores to reward consistent participation in their weekly tournament series.
The card features artwork by Mike Dringenberg, who imbued the vampire with a haunting, gothic aesthetic consistent with the plane of Zendikar. This specific promotional iteration utilizes the 'DCI' watermark and a unique foil treatment intended to distinguish it as a collectible trophy for top performers at the regional level. It remains a notable example of early promotional cards that merged functional utility in high-level deck building with an elevated visual finish for enthusiasts.
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