What is the current price of The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls)?

The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) from Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (Rare, Foil) is at $42.94 near-mint market price, +2.4% on the last 7 days and +2.4% on the last 30 days. Prices update daily.

Where can I buy The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls)?

The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) is available at TCGPlayer, eBay, and most local game stores. Use the marketplace links on this card page for current listings and pricing.

How has The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) moved in price recently?

Over the last 7 days, The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) has moved +2.4%. Over the last 30 days, it has moved +2.4%. See the price chart on this page for the full history.

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The Black Gate (Showcase Scrolls) Price

Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · #490 · Rare · Foil

$42.94 ▲ +2.4% 7d +2.4% 30d

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LGS TRADE-IN VALUE:

$23.62-$30.06*

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PRICE HISTORY: NM

MARKET NOTE: THE BLACK GATE (SHOWCASE SCROLLS)

Updated 2026-09-03

The Black Gate in the Showcase Scrolls treatment from Commander: The Lord of the Rings is a rare legendary land from the Nazgul-adjacent slice of the Middle-earth set, carrying an intricate scroll-style frame that has proven popular among Lord of the Rings collectors. The card enables Nazgul and Ring-temptation strategies in Commander, tapping for black mana and providing relevant tribal synergies. Showcase Scrolls are among the most visually distinctive alternate frames from the Lord of the Rings product line, which has driven demand beyond what base-card power level alone would support. The 30-day price shows steady appreciation, with the 90-day window confirming a consistent upward trajectory. Set-specific alternate treatments from the Lord of the Rings product line tend to maintain collector premium more durably than generic showcases because the IP keeps the collector base broader and more engaged than most Commander releases.