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Always Watching is a rare Enchantment from GNT (GNT) costing {1}{W}{W}. Current price: $1.61 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Always Watching MTG card

Always Watching

Enchantment

Card Text

Nontoken creatures you control get +1/+1 and have vigilance.

"We pray to Avacyn on high. On snow-white wings fearless you fly. Keep safe our souls. Keep safe our lives. May angels watch us from the skies." —Children's prayer

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 GNT GNT 🎨 Chase Stone

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Always Watching? Basics

Always Watching is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Nontoken creatures you control get +1/+1 and have vigilance."

How much mana does Always Watching cost to cast? Basics

Always Watching has a mana cost of {1}{W}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Always Watching's mana cost of {1}{W}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Always Watching has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Always Watching's current oracle text is: "Nontoken creatures you control get +1/+1 and have vigilance."

What is the current price of Always Watching? Pricing

The current market price for Always Watching is approximately $1.61 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.76 EUR.

Where can I buy Always Watching? Pricing

You can purchase Always Watching from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Always Watching legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Always Watching in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Always Watching legal in Modern? Legality

Always Watching is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Always Watching legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Always Watching is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Always Watching legal in Pioneer? Legality

Always Watching is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Always Watching legal in Legacy? Legality

Always Watching is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Always Watching legal in Vintage? Legality

Always Watching is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Always Watching legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Always Watching in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Always Watching from? Details

This printing of Always Watching is from GNT (GNT), with collector number 7.

Always Watching may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Always Watching's rarity? Details

Always Watching is a rare card in GNT.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Always Watching? Details

Always Watching was illustrated by Chase Stone.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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