Quick Answer

Cemetery Gate is a common Creature — Wall from HML (HML) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Cemetery Gate MTG card

Cemetery Gate

Creature — Wall

Card Text

Defender (This creature can't attack.) Protection from black

"It keeps some out, yes. It also keeps others in!" —Grandmother Sengir

Card Stats

0/5 common CMC: 3.0 HML HML 🎨 Melissa A. Benson
Defender Protection

Market Prices

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$0.14
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cemetery Gate? Basics

Cemetery Gate is a Creature — Wall card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) Protection from black"

How much mana does Cemetery Gate cost to cast? Basics

Cemetery Gate has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Cemetery Gate's mana cost of {2}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Cemetery Gate has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Cemetery Gate's current oracle text is: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) Protection from black"

What is the current price of Cemetery Gate? Pricing

The current market price for Cemetery Gate is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Cemetery Gate? Pricing

You can purchase Cemetery Gate from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Cemetery Gate legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cemetery Gate in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Cemetery Gate legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Cemetery Gate in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Cemetery Gate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cemetery Gate is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Cemetery Gate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cemetery Gate in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Cemetery Gate legal in Legacy? Legality

Cemetery Gate is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Cemetery Gate legal in Vintage? Legality

Cemetery Gate is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Cemetery Gate legal in Pauper? Legality

Cemetery Gate is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Cemetery Gate from? Details

This printing of Cemetery Gate is from HML (HML), with collector number 44a.

Cemetery Gate may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cemetery Gate's rarity? Details

Cemetery Gate is a common card in HML.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Cemetery Gate? Details

Cemetery Gate was illustrated by Melissa A. Benson.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Cemetery Gate's power and toughness? Details

Cemetery Gate is a 0/5 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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