Guardian Angel
Instant · Common
Guardian Angel is currently worth about $0.15 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Prevent the next X damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. Until end of turn, you may pay 1 any time you could cast an instant. If you do, prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to that permanent or player this turn.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 1993
- Artist
- Anson Maddocks
Playability
#30207 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 21 | Common | $21.91 | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 22 | Common | $3.59 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 22 | Common | $2.45 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 22 | Common | $2.30 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 22 | Common | $0.88 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 21 | Common | $0.87 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 21 | Common | $0.45 | — |
| Revised Edition | 21 | Common | $0.15 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 21 | Common | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 318 | Common | — | — |
Price intelligence
Limited Edition Alpha #21 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $21.91 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$21.91 – $21.91 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Guardian Angel worth?
Guardian Angel is currently worth about $0.15 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.15 to $21.91 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Guardian Angel printed in?
Guardian Angel has been printed in 9 sets, including Intl. Collectors' Edition, Summer Magic / Edgar, Limited Edition Alpha, 30th Anniversary Edition, Revised Edition, Limited Edition Beta, and more.
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Is Guardian Angel legal in Commander?
Yes — Guardian Angel is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Guardian Angel legal in Modern?
Guardian Angel is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Guardian Angel on the Reserved List?
No — Guardian Angel is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Intl. Collectors' Edition · Summer Magic / Edgar · Limited Edition Alpha · 30th Anniversary Edition · Revised Edition · Limited Edition Beta · Foreign Black Border · Unlimited Edition · Collectors' Edition
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