Magic: The Gathering · Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth

The Black Gate

French name: La Porte Noire (Showcase Scrolls)

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The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) (Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth 490) has a market price of US$26.44 to US$43.31 as of Nov 10, 2026.

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Market price

NormalUS$26.44Low US$18.99

FoilUS$43.31Low US$35.00

As of Nov 10, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.

Card details

Type: Legendary Land: Gate
Artist: Marc Simonetti

Card text

As The Black Gate enters the battlefield, you may pay 3 life. If you don't, it enters the battlefield 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.

About this card

The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) is card 490 in Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, a Magic: The Gathering set released Jun 23, 2023. Rarity: Rare. Finishes: Normal, Foil. Illustrated by Marc Simonetti. Reference market price on Nov 10, 2026: US$26.44 (Normal), US$43.31 (Foil). Over the last 30 days, the Normal price went up 0.4%. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.

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