Shinka Gatekeeper
Shinka Gatekeeper is a Common Creature — Ogre Warrior from Betrayers of Kamigawa (117) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.49 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Shinka Gatekeeper suits collectors and players working on Betrayers of Kamigawa who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Shinka Gatekeeper from Betrayers of Kamigawa?
Shinka Gatekeeper is a Creature — Ogre Warrior in Betrayers of Kamigawa numbered 117. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Shinka Gatekeeper (117) from Betrayers of Kamigawa should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Betrayers of Kamigawa.
What is Shinka Gatekeeper worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.49 for Shinka Gatekeeper. Low and high spread runs $0.49 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.05; foil: $0.49; Normal: $0.09. This printing is from Betrayers of Kamigawa. Collector number 117 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Betrayers of Kamigawa |
|---|---|
| Number | 117 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.49 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.05 |
| cardmarket | $0.05 |
| foil | $0.49 |
| Normal | $0.09 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Shinka Gatekeeper?
Shinka Gatekeeper is a Common printing in Betrayers of Kamigawa. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Betrayers of Kamigawa. Collector number 117 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Shinka Gatekeeper?
Shinka Gatekeeper lists as Creature — Ogre Warrior. Artist: Pete Venters. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Betrayers of Kamigawa. Collector number 117 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Shinka Gatekeeper (117) from Betrayers of Kamigawa should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Shinka Gatekeeper is catalogued as Common Creature — Ogre Warrior in Betrayers of Kamigawa, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.49 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.05; foil: $0.49; Normal: $0.09).
- Mana cost {2}{R} and type line Creature — Ogre Warrior help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Shinka Gatekeeper from Betrayers of Kamigawa?
Shinka Gatekeeper is a Common Creature — Ogre Warrior from Betrayers of Kamigawa numbered 117 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Shinka Gatekeeper worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.49 for ungraded Shinka Gatekeeper. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Shinka Gatekeeper?
Shinka Gatekeeper is catalogued as Common in Betrayers of Kamigawa. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Shinka Gatekeeper legal in Commander or Standard?
Shinka Gatekeeper shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Shinka Gatekeeper near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.49. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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