Oracle text
This land enters tapped.
As this land enters, choose a color other than black.
T: Add B or one mana of the chosen color.
Mox strategy
Black Dragon Gate is a versatile land that enters the battlefield tapped and requires you to choose a color other than black. It can tap for black mana or one mana of the chosen color.
Strengths and best uses:
- Fixes mana in two colors, especially useful in two-color decks needing black and another specific color.
- Good in slower decks that can afford the tempo loss from entering tapped.
- Helpful in multicolor Commander decks needing flexible mana sources.
Synergies:
- Works well with Gate-themed decks and cards that benefit from gates entering tapped.
- Combos in decks running multiple colors but prioritizing black.
Key mechanics:
- Enables smooth mana fixing enabling early casting of spells in black and a chosen color.
- Supports polymana strategies where diverse mana sources are crucial.
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$0.37market (USD)
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Format legality
- standard—
- pioneer—
- modern—
- legacyLegal
- vintageLegal
- commanderLegal
- pauperLegal
- brawl—
- historic—
- alchemy—
- oathbreakerLegal