Protector of the Wastes
Creature — Dragon · Rare
Protector of the Wastes is currently worth about $0.25 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 2 copies.
Flying When this creature enters or becomes monstrous, exile up to two target artifacts and/or enchantments controlled by different players. 4W: Monstrosity 3. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put three +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 6
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Creature — Dragon
- Keywords
- Flying, Monstrosity
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2025
- Artist
- Zezhou Chen
- P/T
- 5/5
Playability
#10541 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander | 54 | Rare | $0.52 | — |
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander | 14 | Rare | $0.25 | — |
Price intelligence
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander #54 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.52 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.49 – $0.56 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Protector of the Wastes worth?
Protector of the Wastes is currently worth about $0.25 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.25 to $0.52 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Protector of the Wastes printed in?
Protector of the Wastes has been printed in 1 set, including Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander.
Can I buy Protector of the Wastes on RareWell?
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Is Protector of the Wastes legal in Commander?
Yes — Protector of the Wastes is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Protector of the Wastes legal in Modern?
Protector of the Wastes is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Protector of the Wastes on the Reserved List?
No — Protector of the Wastes is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander
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