Seal the Path with Bar the Gate
Bar the Gate shines as a nimble instant from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, designed to halt your opponent’s momentum by countering a creature or planeswalker spell. Its modest mana cost of three, including one blue, offers a flexible opportunity to disrupt crucial plays without draining your resources. The card’s Venture mechanic adds a flavorful twist, inviting you to delve deeper into the dungeon’s mysteries each time you cast it, blending tactical control with progressive adventure.
Experienced players appreciate how Bar the Gate fits seamlessly into blue control decks, especially alongside cards that benefit from frequent counterspells or dungeon exploration. Pair it with cards like Fierce Guardianship or Disdainful Stroke for layered defense, or fuel your dungeon quests to unlock powerful bonuses. The foil Medium Play condition makes this a visually striking addition to any collection, capturing the eerie tension of a gate barred against oncoming threats.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {2}{U}
- Card Type: Instant
- Subtypes: —
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Counter target creature or planeswalker spell. Venture into the dungeon. (Enter the first room or advance to the next room.)
- Power / Toughness: —
- Loyalty: —