Orzhov Guildgate
Land — Gate
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Why Play Orzhov Guildgate
Budget Orzhov decks rely on Orzhov Guildgate as affordable mana fixing when dual lands are too expensive. The Gate subtype provides additional utility beyond basic mana production, making it worthwhile despite entering tapped. Playing this card makes sense in slower midrange or control decks that can afford the tempo loss, particularly in formats where other Orzhov lands are cost-prohibitive or unavailable.Format Notes
Pauper represents the strongest home for Orzhov Guildgate, where it competes favorably against other common dual lands and supports Gate-matters strategies. Commander decks on tight budgets frequently include it as reliable color fixing, though most optimized builds prefer faster alternatives. Standard legality fluctuates with reprints, but it rarely sees competitive play due to superior manabase options being available.Combos & Synergies
Gates Ablaze becomes a powerful board wipe when you control multiple Gates, making Orzhov Guildgate contribute to both mana and win conditions. Maze's End offers an alternate victory path in dedicated Gate decks, turning your manabase into a combo piece. Guild Summit provides card advantage engines that reward playing Gates, while Gatebreaker Ram creates aggressive threats that scale with your Gate count.Featured in These Decks
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