The Black Gate

The Black Gate

Legendary Land — Gate

Set

Tales of Middle-earth Commander (ltc)

Rarity

Rare

Price · Cardmarket trend

€10.38

Artist

Marc Simonetti

Cardmarket trend via Scryfall, as of 10/28/2026. May differ from the actual price.

Oracle Text

As The Black Gate enters, you may pay 3 life. If you don't, it enters tapped. T: Add B. 1B, T: 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.

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Rulings (2)

  • Wizards of the Coast
    The creature that was targeted by The Black Gate's last ability can't be blocked by any creature the chosen player controls, including creatures that weren't on the battlefield when The Black Gate's ability resolved.
  • Wizards of the Coast
    The chosen player needs only to have the most life or tied for most life as The Black Gate's last ability resolves. After the ability resolves, any changes in life total won't affect which creatures can block or be blocked that turn.

Other Printings

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