The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) #490 – Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (Rare)

Magic: The Gathering · Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · Rare

The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) #490 Price

The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) (#490, Rare) from Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is worth $26.10 to $42.76 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €30.82.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $42.76
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €30.82
30-day change: +1.8%
Printings: 2

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The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$42.76	€30.82
Normal	$26.10	—

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Card number: 490
Rarity: Rare
Released: June 23, 2023
Illustrator: Marc Simonetti
Type line: Legendary Land — Gate
Rules text: As The Black Gate enters the battlefield, you may pay 3 life. If you don't, it enters the battlefield tapped.
T: Add B.
1B, T: Choose a player with the most life or tied for most life. Target creature can't be blocked by creatures that player controls this turn.

The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls): common questions

How much is The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) #490 worth?

The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) (#490, Rare) from Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is worth $26.10 to $42.76 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €30.82.

What set is The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) from?

The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) is card 490 in Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, released June 23, 2023. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Marc Simonetti.

Is The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $41.99 (September 5, 2026) to $42.76 (October 3, 2026), a change of +1.8%. The 30-day low was $41.56 and the high $42.76.

How do I check what my The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) is worth?

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