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Planar Gate
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EUR €39.94

Planar Gate

{6}

Artifact

Creature spells you cast cost {2} less to cast.

Nireya reached through the Gate, sensing the energies trapped beyond.

Set
Legends (LEG #290)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
6
Released
1994-06-01
Artist
Melissa A. Benson
EDHREC rank
#21,312
Finishes
Nonfoil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.68
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.

Combos 145

Monk Gyatso+Lightning Greaves+Planar Gate
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
268 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Shuko+Planar Gate
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
246 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Planar Gate+Nomads en-Kor
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
229 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Planar Gate+Aang, Airbending Master
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
216 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Warrior en-Kor+Planar Gate
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
200 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Planar Gate+Shaman en-Kor
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
195 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Planar Gate+Umbral Mantle
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
143 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Planar Gate+Outrider en-Kor
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
143 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Planar Gate+Aang, the Last Airbender
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
126 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Planar Gate+Grafted Wargear
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
123 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Aang, Airbending Master+Aang, the Last Airbender+Planar Gate
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
115 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Planar Gate+Restoration Angel
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
108 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Planar Gate+Felidar Guardian
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
103 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Planar Gate+Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
88 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Planar Gate+Spirit en-Kor
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
71 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Planar Gate+Icewind Stalwart
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
54 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Planar Gate+Aang, Swift Savior // Aang and La, Ocean's Fury
{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
41 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Planar Gate+Lancers en-Kor
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
27 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Acererak the Archlich+Carnival of Souls+Planar Gate+Bontu's Monument
{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifelossNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite ventures into the dungeon
26 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Acererak the Archlich+Relic of Legends+Planar Gate
{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifelossNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite ventures into the dungeon
23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Acererak the Archlich+Carnival of Souls+Planar Gate+Aetherflux Reservoir
{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifelossNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite ventures into the dungeon
22 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Acererak the Archlich+Carnival of Souls+Planar Gate+Demon's Horn
{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifelossNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite ventures into the dungeon
21 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Planar Gate+Wispweaver Angel
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
21 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Acererak the Archlich+Carnival of Souls+Planar Gate+Staff of the Death Magus
{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifelossNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite ventures into the dungeon
18 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Acererak the Archlich+Carnival of Souls+Planar Gate+Prism Ring
{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifelossNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite ventures into the dungeon
18 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Acererak the Archlich+Carnival of Souls+Planar Gate+Diamond Mare
{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifelossNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite ventures into the dungeon
16 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scrap Trawler+Myr Retriever+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Planar Gate
{C}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Martyrdom+Planar Gate
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Planar Gate+Puresteel Paladin
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scrap Trawler+Myr Retriever+Ashnod's Altar+Planar Gate
{C}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Dream Chisel+Primordial Mist+Planar Gate
{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Primordial Mist+Ugin, the Ineffable+Planar Gate
{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Oathsworn Vampire+Phyrexian Altar+Planar Gate
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Obscuring Aether+Primordial Mist+Planar Gate
{G}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Acererak the Archlich+Carnival of Souls+Planar Gate+Tablet of the Guilds
{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifelossNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite ventures into the dungeon
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Aang, Swift Savior // Aang and La, Ocean's Fury+Reflections of Littjara+Planar Gate
{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scrap Trawler+Myr Retriever+Phyrexian Altar+Planar Gate
{C}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Squee, the Immortal+Skyfire Phoenix+Planar Gate+Phyrexian Altar
{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Sibsig Ceremony+Planar Gate+Myr Retriever+Scrap Trawler
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Squee, the Immortal+Skyfire Phoenix+Planar Gate+Thermopod
{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Primordial Mist+Planar Gate+Helm of Awakening
{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Avatar's Wrath+Naru Meha, Master Wizard+Planar Gate
{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Endless Cockroaches+Pitiless Plunderer+Phyrexian Altar+Planar Gate
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars+Squee, the Immortal+Phyrexian Altar+Planar Gate
{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars+Squee, the Immortal+Thermopod+Planar Gate
{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Astral Dragon+Airbender Ascension+Planar Gate
{W}{U}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Airbending Lesson+Naru Meha, Master Wizard+Planar Gate
{W}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Primordial Mist+Planar Gate+Nylea, Keen-Eyed
{G}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Planar Gate+Plate Armor
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Acererak the Archlich+Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea+Planar Gate
{B}{G}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifelossNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite ventures into the dungeon
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

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Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Not legal
Modern Not legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Not legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Not legal
Timeless Not legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Not legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2004-10-04

    Multiple Gates are cumulative. Two will reduce the cost by up to {4}, and so on.

  • 2004-10-04

    Only reduces the generic mana portion of a spell's cost. If the cost does not include generic mana or includes less than {2}, you get a reduced or null effect from this card.

  • 2004-10-04

    Only works for its controller, not all players.

  • 2008-04-01

    Works on all spells with the type Creature, even if the spell has another type like Artifact or Enchantment.

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