Golgari Guildgate
Land — Gate
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Why Play Golgari Guildgate
Budget Golgari decks rely on Golgari Guildgate as affordable mana fixing when dual lands are cost-prohibitive. The enters-tapped drawback becomes manageable in slower midrange and control strategies that prioritize consistent mana over speed. Gate tribal decks specifically want this card to enable powerful payoffs like Guild Summit and Gates Ablaze, where the Gate subtype matters more than the mana production.Format Notes
Pauper represents the strongest home for Golgari Guildgate, where expensive dual lands aren't available and the format's slower pace accommodates tapped lands better. Standard and Pioneer decks occasionally include it in budget builds, though competitive lists prefer faster mana bases. Commander players frequently use it in casual multicolor decks where the budget-friendly fixing outweighs the tempo loss.Combos & Synergies
Maze's End creates a dedicated win condition that requires playing all ten Guildgates, making Golgari Guildgate essential in these alternative victory strategies. Guild Summit turns every Gate into card advantage, transforming the mana base into a powerful engine for slower decks. Gates Ablaze scales its damage based on Gates controlled, where Golgari Guildgate contributes to both mana fixing and board control in the same package.Featured in These Decks
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