Quick Answer

Barbarian Guides is a common Creature — Human Barbarian from ICE (ICE) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Commander.

Barbarian Guides MTG card

Barbarian Guides

Creature — Human Barbarian

Card Text

{2}{R}, {T}: Choose a land type. Target creature you control gains snow landwalk of the chosen type until end of turn. Return that creature to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a snow land of that type.)

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 3.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Richard Thomas

Market Prices

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$0.09
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.04
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbarian Guides? Basics

Barbarian Guides is a Creature — Human Barbarian card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}{R}, {T}: Choose a land type. Target creature you control gains snow landwalk of the chosen type until end of turn. Return that creature to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a snow land of that type.)"

How much mana does Barbarian Guides cost to cast? Basics

Barbarian Guides has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Barbarian Guides's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Barbarian Guides 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.

Barbarian Guides's current oracle text is: "{2}{R}, {T}: Choose a land type. Target creature you control gains snow landwalk of the chosen type until end of turn. Return that creature to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a snow land of that type.)"

What is the current price of Barbarian Guides? Pricing

The current market price for Barbarian Guides is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Barbarian Guides? Pricing

You can purchase Barbarian Guides 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 Barbarian Guides legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Barbarian Guides in Standard is not available.

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

Is Barbarian Guides legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Barbarian Guides in Modern is not available.

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

Is Barbarian Guides legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Barbarian Guides 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 Barbarian Guides legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Barbarian Guides in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Barbarian Guides legal in Legacy? Legality

Barbarian Guides is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Barbarian Guides legal in Vintage? Legality

Barbarian Guides 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 Barbarian Guides legal in Pauper? Legality

Barbarian Guides is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Barbarian Guides from? Details

This printing of Barbarian Guides is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 174.

Barbarian Guides may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Barbarian Guides's rarity? Details

Barbarian Guides is a common card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Barbarian Guides? Details

Barbarian Guides was illustrated by Richard Thomas.

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

What is Barbarian Guides's power and toughness? Details

Barbarian Guides is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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