Basilica Guards
Magic: The Gathering | Gatecrash - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 5 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Gatecrash |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 109 items |
| From | $0.13 |
| Type | Creature — Human Soldier |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.13 | 38 | ||
NM | $0.50 | 14 | ||
NMFoil | $0.99 | 4 | ||
LPFoil | $0.99 | 1 | ||
MPFoil | $0.99 | 2 | ||
LP | $1.51 | 22 | ||
LP | $0.18 | 27 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.27 | 1 | Unavailable |
About Basilica Guards
Basilica Guards from Gatecrash is currently available from around $0.10. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Mana Cost
Mana Value 3Color Identity
WhitePower / Toughness
Card Text
Defender
Extort (Whenever you cast a spell, you may pay 
. If you do, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain that much life.)
Flavor Text
"None may pass . . . for free."
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Card Facts
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Current Floor
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Basilica Guards worth?
Basilica Guards is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.10 for Gatecrash. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Basilica Guards has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Basilica Guards legal in Commander?
Basilica Guards is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Basilica Guards legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Basilica Guards on the Reserved List?
No. Basilica Guards is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Basilica Guards in-game text?
In game, Basilica Guards is a Creature — Human Soldier with text that starts: "Defender".
How popular is Basilica Guards in Commander decks?
Basilica Guards ranks #15,499 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Basilica Guards
This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.
Buy Basilica Guards on Card Synced
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Searchers looking for Basilica Guards legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.