The Planar Gate is a six-mana Artifact card from the 2011 Masters Edition IV set, designed to reduce the casting cost of creature spells.
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition IV
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The Planar Gate (Card #221) is a distinctive Artifact from the Magic: The Gathering Masters Edition IV release. Printed in 2011, this card holds a specific place in the ME4 subset, offering collectors a tangible connection to this era of the trading card game. As an Uncommon rarity card, it provides a strategic advantage by reducing the mana cost of creature spells by two, making it a functional piece for players and a solid addition for set builders aiming to complete the full Masters Edition IV collection. Collectors often seek the Planar Gate for its utility in formats where creature-heavy strategies thrive. The card’s design, illustrated by Melissa A. Benson, captures the thematic essence of the set, featuring flavor text that hints at the multiversal energies accessible through the gate. For investors and hobbyists, the Masters Edition IV set represents a curated selection of powerful cards, and the Planar Gate is a notable component of that curated experience. Its six-mana cost and specific effect make it a unique artifact that stands out in the game’s history. Whether you are looking to complete a set, build a themed collection, or simply appreciate the art and mechanics of the 2011 release, the Planar Gate offers significant collector value. The card’s straightforward artifact type and clear rules text make it easy to understand and integrate into various decks. For those interested in the broader context of Magic: The Gathering, this card serves as a reminder of the innovative mechanics introduced in the Masters editions. It is a piece that appeals to both seasoned collectors and new hobbyists alike, providing a bridge between nostalgia and gameplay utility. The Planar Gate is a key element for anyone interested in the depth and variety of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
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Featured
Planar Gate
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Melissa A. Benson
Card Stock
English
{6}
Artifact
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Creature spells you cast cost {2} less to cast.
Nireya reached through the Gate, sensing the energies trapped beyond.
FAQ
The Planar Gate has a mana cost of six generic mana. It is an Artifact card that reduces the cost of creature spells you cast by two.
No, the Planar Gate was released in 2011 as part of the Masters Edition IV (ME4) set. It is not from the original Alpha or Beta sets.
The Planar Gate card from Masters Edition IV was illustrated by Melissa A. Benson. Her artwork complements the card’s theme of multiversal travel.
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