Quick Answer

March from the Black Gate is a uncommon Enchantment from LTR (LTR) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

March from the Black Gate MTG card

March from the Black Gate

Enchantment

Card Text

When this enchantment enters and whenever an Army you control attacks, amass Orcs 1. (Put a +1/+1 counter on an Army you control. It's also an Orc. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token first.)

Like a storm, they broke upon the line of the Men of Gondor.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Victor Harmatiuk
Amass

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$0.10
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$0.33
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.12
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€0.36
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is March from the Black Gate? Basics

March from the Black Gate is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this enchantment enters and whenever an Army you control attacks, amass Orcs 1. (Put a +1/+1 counter on an Army you control. It's also an Orc. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token first.)"

How much mana does March from the Black Gate cost to cast? Basics

March from the Black Gate has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

March from the Black Gate's mana cost of {1}{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.

March from the Black Gate has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

March from the Black Gate's current oracle text is: "When this enchantment enters and whenever an Army you control attacks, amass Orcs 1. (Put a +1/+1 counter on an Army you control. It's also an Orc. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token first.)"

What is the current price of March from the Black Gate? Pricing

The current market price for March from the Black Gate is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.33 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy March from the Black Gate? Pricing

You can purchase March from the Black 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.

March from the Black Gate normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.33

Is March from the Black Gate legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for March from the Black Gate in Standard is not available.

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

Is March from the Black Gate legal in Modern? Legality

March from the Black Gate is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is March from the Black Gate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

March from the Black 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 March from the Black Gate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for March from the Black Gate in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is March from the Black Gate legal in Legacy? Legality

March from the Black Gate is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is March from the Black Gate legal in Vintage? Legality

March from the Black 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 March from the Black Gate legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for March from the Black Gate 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 March from the Black Gate from? Details

This printing of March from the Black Gate is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 94.

March from the Black Gate may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is March from the Black Gate's rarity? Details

March from the Black Gate is a uncommon card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated March from the Black Gate? Details

March from the Black Gate was illustrated by Victor Harmatiuk.

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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