Quick Answer

Shinka Gatekeeper is a common Creature — Ogre Warrior from BOK (BOK) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shinka Gatekeeper MTG card

Shinka Gatekeeper

Creature — Ogre Warrior

Card Text

Whenever this creature is dealt damage, it deals that much damage to you.

"Understanding is not a virtue of the ogre. Do not seek to reason your way into Shinka Keep." —Kiku, Night's Flower

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 3.0 BOK BOK 🎨 Pete Venters

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.15
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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€0.27
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shinka Gatekeeper? Basics

Shinka Gatekeeper is a Creature — Ogre Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature is dealt damage, it deals that much damage to you."

How much mana does Shinka Gatekeeper cost to cast? Basics

Shinka Gatekeeper has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Shinka Gatekeeper's mana cost of {2}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Shinka Gatekeeper has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Shinka Gatekeeper's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature is dealt damage, it deals that much damage to you."

What is the current price of Shinka Gatekeeper? Pricing

The current market price for Shinka Gatekeeper is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Shinka Gatekeeper? Pricing

You can purchase Shinka Gatekeeper from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Shinka Gatekeeper normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.15

Is Shinka Gatekeeper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shinka Gatekeeper in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Shinka Gatekeeper legal in Modern? Legality

Shinka Gatekeeper is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Shinka Gatekeeper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shinka Gatekeeper is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Shinka Gatekeeper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shinka Gatekeeper in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Shinka Gatekeeper legal in Legacy? Legality

Shinka Gatekeeper is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Shinka Gatekeeper legal in Vintage? Legality

Shinka Gatekeeper is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Shinka Gatekeeper legal in Pauper? Legality

Shinka Gatekeeper is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Shinka Gatekeeper from? Details

This printing of Shinka Gatekeeper is from BOK (BOK), with collector number 117.

Shinka Gatekeeper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shinka Gatekeeper's rarity? Details

Shinka Gatekeeper is a common card in BOK.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Shinka Gatekeeper? Details

Shinka Gatekeeper was illustrated by Pete Venters.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Shinka Gatekeeper's power and toughness? Details

Shinka Gatekeeper is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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