Quick Answer

Gateway Shade is a uncommon Creature — Shade from GTC (GTC) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gateway Shade MTG card

Gateway Shade

Creature — Shade

Card Text

{B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Tap an untapped Gate you control: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.

Tireless and merciless, shades are harnessed as spies by the Dimir.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 GTC GTC 🎨 Ryan Yee

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.74
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.44
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gateway Shade? Basics

Gateway Shade is a Creature — Shade card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Tap an untapped Gate you control: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

How much mana does Gateway Shade cost to cast? Basics

Gateway Shade 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.

Gateway Shade'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.

Gateway Shade 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.

Gateway Shade's current oracle text is: "{B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Tap an untapped Gate you control: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Gateway Shade? Pricing

The current market price for Gateway Shade is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.74 USD.

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

Where can I buy Gateway Shade? Pricing

You can purchase Gateway Shade 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.

Gateway Shade normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.74

Is Gateway Shade legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gateway Shade in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gateway Shade legal in Modern? Legality

Gateway Shade is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gateway Shade legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gateway Shade 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 Gateway Shade legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gateway Shade is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Gateway Shade legal in Legacy? Legality

Gateway Shade is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gateway Shade legal in Vintage? Legality

Gateway Shade 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 Gateway Shade legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gateway Shade 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 Gateway Shade from? Details

This printing of Gateway Shade is from GTC (GTC), with collector number 65.

Gateway Shade may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gateway Shade's rarity? Details

Gateway Shade is a uncommon card in GTC.

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

Who illustrated Gateway Shade? Details

Gateway Shade was illustrated by Ryan Yee.

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

What is Gateway Shade's power and toughness? Details

Gateway Shade is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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