The Black Gate
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 160 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 160
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Marc Simonetti
- Market price
- $17.10
What it does
As The Black Gate enters, you may pay 3 life. If you don't, it enters tapped.
tap: Add black mana.
1 generic mana black mana, tap: 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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Black Gate was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth' Commander set. This card represents the formidable entrance to Mordor, serving as a strategic land card that encourages interaction between players by manipulating how they attack their opponents. The design team sought to translate the lore-heavy geography of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work into a functional gameplay mechanic that forces opponents to negotiate their positioning on the board.
The artwork for this card was crafted by illustrator Dominik Mayer. Known for his distinct, stark, and geometric style, Mayer was tasked with capturing the imposing, industrial scale of Sauron’s gateway. His depiction focuses on the silhouette of the gate against the harsh, volcanic landscape of Gorgoroth. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic resonance and its utility in multiplayer formats, effectively merging high-fantasy world-building with the tactical demands of the Commander format.
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