Gateway Shade
~$0.22 low · ~$0.33 high
Black. Creature — Shade
Gatecrash #65 · Illustrated by Ryan Yee
Gatecrash #65 · Illustrated by Ryan YeeWhat is Gateway Shade worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
Tap an untapped Gate you control: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.
1/1
Tireless and merciless, shades are harnessed as spies by the Dimir.
Format legality
The only printing of Gateway Shade
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gatecrash gtc #65· 2013uncommon· Cardmarket €0.05 · €0.33 foil | uncommon | $0.22 | $0.33 | €0.05€0.33 foil |
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Where to buy Gateway Shade
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Card details
- First printed
- 2013
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #23,534 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Ryan Yee
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Gatecrash card (#65).
65
- 65Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (1)
2013-01-24
You can't tap an untapped Gate you control for mana and tap it to activate Gateway Shade's ability at the same time. You must choose one or the other.
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