Quick Answer

Gate to the Afterlife is a uncommon Artifact from AKH (AKH) costing {3}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gate to the Afterlife MTG card

Gate to the Afterlife

Artifact

Card Text

Whenever a nontoken creature you control dies, you gain 1 life. Then you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Search your graveyard, hand, and/or library for a card named God-Pharaoh's Gift and put it onto the battlefield. If you search your library this way, shuffle. Activate only if there are six or more creature cards in your graveyard.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 AKH AKH 🎨 Christine Choi

Market Prices

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$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.44
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$0.35
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$1.49
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€0.08
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€0.58
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gate to the Afterlife? Basics

Gate to the Afterlife is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a nontoken creature you control dies, you gain 1 life. Then you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Search your graveyard, hand, and/or library for a card named God-Pharaoh's Gift and put it onto the battlefield. If you search your library this way, shuffle. Activate only if there are six or more creature cards in your graveyard."

How much mana does Gate to the Afterlife cost to cast? Basics

Gate to the Afterlife has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Gate to the Afterlife's mana cost of {3} 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.

Gate to the Afterlife 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.

Gate to the Afterlife's current oracle text is: "Whenever a nontoken creature you control dies, you gain 1 life. Then you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Search your graveyard, hand, and/or library for a card named God-Pharaoh's Gift and put it onto the battlefield. If you search your library this way, shuffle. Activate only if there are six or more creature cards in your graveyard."

What is the current price of Gate to the Afterlife? Pricing

The current market price for Gate to the Afterlife is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.44 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Gate to the Afterlife? Pricing

You can purchase Gate to the Afterlife 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.

Gate to the Afterlife normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.44

Is Gate to the Afterlife legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gate to the Afterlife in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gate to the Afterlife legal in Modern? Legality

Gate to the Afterlife is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gate to the Afterlife legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gate to the Afterlife 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 Gate to the Afterlife legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gate to the Afterlife is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Gate to the Afterlife legal in Legacy? Legality

Gate to the Afterlife is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gate to the Afterlife legal in Vintage? Legality

Gate to the Afterlife 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 Gate to the Afterlife legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gate to the Afterlife in Pauper is not available.

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 Gate to the Afterlife from? Details

This printing of Gate to the Afterlife is from AKH (AKH), with collector number 228.

Gate to the Afterlife may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gate to the Afterlife's rarity? Details

Gate to the Afterlife is a uncommon card in AKH.

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

Who illustrated Gate to the Afterlife? Details

Gate to the Afterlife was illustrated by Christine Choi.

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

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