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The Black Gate
HOC · The Hobbit Eternal #87 · Mythic · released 2026-08-14
Legendary Land — Gate
As The Black Gate enters, you may pay 3 life. If you don't, it enters tapped.
{T}: Add {B}.
{1}{B}, {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.
The Black Gate is a mythic land from The Hobbit Eternal (2026). It has been printed 5 times across 2 sets, from 2023 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $9.29 to $43.03 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD Foil$42.65
Format legality
Where you can play The Black Gate in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $9.29 to $43.03 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Tales of Middle-earth Commander at $9.29.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander | 160 | Rare | $17.10 | — |
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander | 80 | Rare | $9.29 | — |
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander | 490 | Rare | $26.10 | $43.03 |
| The Hobbit Eternal This page | 87 | Mythic | — | $40.68 |
| The Hobbit Eternal | 47 | Mythic | $13.60 | $14.34 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2023-06-16The 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.
- 2023-06-16The 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Black Gate legal in Commander?
Yes — The Black Gate is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is The Black Gate legal in?
The Black Gate is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has The Black Gate been printed?
The Black Gate has been printed 5 times across 2 sets, from 2023 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of The Black Gate?
The cheapest printing is Tales of Middle-earth Commander (#80) at about $9.29.
Who illustrated The Black Gate?
This printing of The Black Gate was illustrated by John Jude Palencar.