The Black Gate

Name
The Black Gate

Type
Legendary Land — Gate

Set
Tales of Middle-earth Commander

Rarity
Rare

Text

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


Number
#490

Other Prints
The Hobbit Eternal

Legal Formats
Brawl | Commander | Duel | Gladiator | Historic | Legacy | Oathbreaker | Timeless | Vintage

Availability
Magic Online | Paper

Rulings

(16/06/2023)
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.


(16/06/2023)
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.


Artist
Marc Simonetti

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