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Golden Guardian
Magic: The Gathering | Rivals of Ixalan - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Number | 179 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Rivals of Ixalan |
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| Type | Artifact Creature — Golem // Land |
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About Golden Guardian
Golden Guardian from Rivals of Ixalan is currently available from around $0.75. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Artifact Creature — Golem // Land
Card Text
Defender
: This creature fights another target creature you control. When this creature dies this turn, return it to the battlefield transformed under your control.
// Back Face //
(Transforms from Golden Guardian.)
: Add two mana of any one color.
, : Create a 4/4 colorless Golem artifact creature token.
Flavor Text
An army of living gold for the golden city.
Keywords
TransformFightDefender
Card Facts
Expansion
Rivals of Ixalan
Current Floor
$0.75
Rarity
rare
Artist
Svetlin Velinov
Released
January 2018
EDHREC Rank
#7,629
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Golden Guardian worth?
Golden Guardian is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.75 for Rivals of Ixalan. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Golden Guardian has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Golden Guardian legal in Commander?
Golden Guardian is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Golden Guardian 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 Golden Guardian on the Reserved List?
No. Golden Guardian is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Golden Guardian in-game text?
In game, Golden Guardian is a Artifact Creature — Golem // Land with text that starts: "Defender".
How popular is Golden Guardian in Commander decks?
Golden Guardian ranks #7,629 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Golden Guardian
This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.
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