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Talon Gates is a common Plane — Dominaria from OPCA (OPCA). Current price: $3.79 USD.

Talon Gates MTG card

Talon Gates

Plane — Dominaria

Card Text

Any time you could cast a sorcery, you may exile a nonland card from your hand with X time counters on it, where X is its mana value. If the exiled card doesn't have suspend, it gains suspend. (At the beginning of its owner's upkeep, they remove a time counter. When the last is removed, the player may cast it without paying its mana cost. If it's a creature, it has haste.) Whenever chaos ensues, remove two time counters from each suspended card you own.

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common OPCA OPCA 🎨 Chippy

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Talon Gates? Basics

Talon Gates is a Plane — Dominaria card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Any time you could cast a sorcery, you may exile a nonland card from your hand with X time counters on it, where X is its mana value. If the exiled card doesn't have suspend, it gains suspend. (At the beginning of its owner's upkeep, they remove a time counter. When the last is removed, the player may cast it without paying its mana cost. If it's a creature, it has haste.) Whenever chaos ensues, remove two time counters from each suspended card you own."

How much mana does Talon Gates cost to cast? Basics

Talon Gates has a mana cost of 0, which equals 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.

Talon Gates's mana cost of 0 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.

Talon Gates has a mana value of 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.

Talon Gates's current oracle text is: "Any time you could cast a sorcery, you may exile a nonland card from your hand with X time counters on it, where X is its mana value. If the exiled card doesn't have suspend, it gains suspend. (At the beginning of its owner's upkeep, they remove a time counter. When the last is removed, the player may cast it without paying its mana cost. If it's a creature, it has haste.) Whenever chaos ensues, remove two time counters from each suspended card you own."

What is the current price of Talon Gates? Pricing

The current market price for Talon Gates is approximately $3.79 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.83 EUR.

Where can I buy Talon Gates? Pricing

You can purchase Talon Gates 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 Talon Gates legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Talon Gates in Standard is not available.

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

Is Talon Gates legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Talon Gates in Modern is not available.

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

Is Talon Gates legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Talon Gates in Commander is not available.

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

Is Talon Gates legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Talon Gates in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Talon Gates legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Talon Gates in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Talon Gates legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Talon Gates in Vintage is not available.

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 Talon Gates legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Talon Gates 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 Talon Gates from? Details

This printing of Talon Gates is from OPCA (OPCA), with collector number 77.

Talon Gates may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Talon Gates's rarity? Details

Talon Gates is a common card in OPCA.

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

Who illustrated Talon Gates? Details

Talon Gates was illustrated by Chippy.

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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