Gatekeeper of Malakir
Gatekeeper of Malakir is a Uncommon Creature — Vampire Warrior from Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt (8) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Gatekeeper of Malakir suits collectors and players working on Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt who need the Uncommon 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 Gatekeeper of Malakir from Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt?
Gatekeeper of Malakir is a Creature — Vampire Warrior in Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt numbered 8. Mana cost {B}{B}. Color identity: B. Gatekeeper of Malakir (8) from Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
What is Gatekeeper of Malakir worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.20 for Gatekeeper of Malakir. Low and high spread runs $0.20 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.38; Normal: $0.20. This printing is from Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt |
|---|---|
| Number | 8 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.20 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.38 |
| cardmarket | $0.38 |
| Normal | $0.20 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Gatekeeper of Malakir?
Gatekeeper of Malakir is a Uncommon printing in Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Gatekeeper of Malakir?
Gatekeeper of Malakir lists as Creature — Vampire Warrior with keywords Kicker. Artist: Karl Kopinski. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Gatekeeper of Malakir (8) from Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Gatekeeper of Malakir is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Vampire Warrior in Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.20 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.38; Normal: $0.20).
- Mana cost {B}{B} and type line Creature — Vampire 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 Gatekeeper of Malakir from Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt?
Gatekeeper of Malakir is a Uncommon Creature — Vampire Warrior from Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt numbered 8 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Gatekeeper of Malakir worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded Gatekeeper of Malakir. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Gatekeeper of Malakir?
Gatekeeper of Malakir is catalogued as Uncommon in Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Gatekeeper of Malakir legal in Commander or Standard?
Gatekeeper of Malakir shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Gatekeeper of Malakir near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.20. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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