Guard Dogs
Magic: The Gathering | Planeshift - Singles
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| Rarity | U |
| Number | 5 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Planeshift |
| Available | 11 items |
| From | $0.31 |
| Type | Creature — Hound |
Format Legality
About Guard Dogs
Guard Dogs from Planeshift is currently available from around $0.24. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Mana Cost
Mana Value 4Color Identity
WhitePower / Toughness
Card Text
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: Choose a permanent you control. Prevent all combat damage target creature would deal this turn if it shares a color with that permanent.
Flavor Text
"A good guard is alert. A great guard is also loyal." —Benalish kennelmaster
Card Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Guard Dogs worth?
Guard Dogs is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.24 for Planeshift. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
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Is Guard Dogs legal in Commander?
Guard Dogs is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Guard Dogs 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 Guard Dogs on the Reserved List?
No. Guard Dogs is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Guard Dogs in-game text?
In game, Guard Dogs is a Creature — Dog with text that starts: "{2}{W}, {T}: Choose a permanent you control. Prevent all combat damage target creature would deal this turn if it shares a color with that permanent.".
How popular is Guard Dogs in Commander decks?
Guard Dogs ranks #28,355 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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Searchers looking for Guard Dogs 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.