Quick Answer

Bastion Protector is a rare Creature — Human Soldier from 40K (40K) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $1.26 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bastion Protector MTG card

Bastion Protector

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Commander creatures you control get +2/+2 and have indestructible.

"By this oath, I pledge to stand by thee, against traitor, beast, or fiend, for only in death does duty end."

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 3.0 40K 40K 🎨 Steve Argyle

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.26
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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Card Kingdom
$5.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.75
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Cardmarket
€3.43
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bastion Protector? Basics

Bastion Protector is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Commander creatures you control get +2/+2 and have indestructible."

How much mana does Bastion Protector cost to cast? Basics

Bastion Protector has a mana cost of {2}{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.

Bastion Protector's mana cost of {2}{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.

Bastion Protector 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.

Bastion Protector's current oracle text is: "Commander creatures you control get +2/+2 and have indestructible."

What is the current price of Bastion Protector? Pricing

The current market price for Bastion Protector is approximately $1.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.75 EUR.

Where can I buy Bastion Protector? Pricing

You can purchase Bastion Protector 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 Bastion Protector legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bastion Protector in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bastion Protector legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bastion Protector in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bastion Protector legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bastion Protector 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 Bastion Protector legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bastion Protector in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bastion Protector legal in Legacy? Legality

Bastion Protector is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bastion Protector legal in Vintage? Legality

Bastion Protector 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 Bastion Protector legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bastion Protector 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 Bastion Protector from? Details

This printing of Bastion Protector is from 40K (40K), with collector number 182.

Bastion Protector may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bastion Protector's rarity? Details

Bastion Protector is a rare card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Bastion Protector? Details

Bastion Protector was illustrated by Steve Argyle.

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

What is Bastion Protector's power and toughness? Details

Bastion Protector is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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