It is cheap but also it isn't. There's a trick to getting past it. Basically let's say you have a lowest g-power wins card and a low g bakugan. They will play this and you probably will have a higher g. Hopefully better than your opponent. If it is leave the gate card as is (don't open it) and just win. If it still isn't open the card (turn it over) and have yours win.There is no way to lose with this trick up your sleeve.And yes you are allowed to keep your gate card closed. ( It doesn't say you can't)Hopefully this heped 😀