Gatekeeper of Malakir
Foundations 713 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 713
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Karl Kopinski
- 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 first appeared in the 2010 Magic: The Gathering set Zendikar, representing the dark, predatory forces of the plane's vampire factions. It was designed to provide a strategic, board-stabilizing effect, forcing opponents to sacrifice a creature upon the card's entry to the battlefield. This mechanic, known as a 'kicker' ability, allowed players to pay extra mana to secure a significant tactical advantage, making the card a staple in competitive black-aligned decks of that era.
The card was reprinted in the Foundations set, appearing as collector number 713, to bring this classic design to a new generation of players. The original artwork, illustrated by Mike Dringenberg, captures the eerie, calculated aesthetic of the Malakir vampires, emphasizing their role as the shadowy overseers of their subterranean domain. The card has been historically well-regarded by the community for its efficient design, which remains a benchmark for how creature-based interaction is balanced in the game.
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