Quick Answer

Bronze Guardian is a rare Artifact Creature — Golem from C21 (C21) costing {4}{W}. Current price: $0.47 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bronze Guardian MTG card

Bronze Guardian

Artifact Creature — Golem

Card Text

Double strike Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.) Other artifacts you control have ward {2}. Bronze Guardian's power is equal to the number of artifacts you control.

Card Stats

*/5 rare CMC: 5.0 C21 C21 🎨 Grzegorz Rutkowski
Double strike Ward

Market Prices

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$0.47
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$0.69
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€1.04
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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 (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bronze Guardian? Basics

Bronze Guardian is a Artifact Creature — Golem card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Double strike Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.) Other artifacts you control have ward {2}. Bronze Guardian's power is equal to the number of artifacts you control."

How much mana does Bronze Guardian cost to cast? Basics

Bronze Guardian has a mana cost of {4}{W}, which equals 5.0 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.

Bronze Guardian's mana cost of {4}{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.

Bronze Guardian has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Bronze Guardian's current oracle text is: "Double strike Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.) Other artifacts you control have ward {2}. Bronze Guardian's power is equal to the number of artifacts you control."

What is the current price of Bronze Guardian? Pricing

The current market price for Bronze Guardian is approximately $0.47 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Bronze Guardian? Pricing

You can purchase Bronze Guardian 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 Bronze Guardian legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bronze Guardian in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bronze Guardian legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bronze Guardian in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bronze Guardian legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bronze Guardian 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 Bronze Guardian legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bronze Guardian in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bronze Guardian legal in Legacy? Legality

Bronze Guardian is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bronze Guardian legal in Vintage? Legality

Bronze Guardian 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 Bronze Guardian legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bronze Guardian 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 Bronze Guardian from? Details

This printing of Bronze Guardian is from C21 (C21), with collector number 13.

Bronze Guardian may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bronze Guardian's rarity? Details

Bronze Guardian is a rare card in C21.

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

Who illustrated Bronze Guardian? Details

Bronze Guardian was illustrated by Grzegorz Rutkowski.

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

What is Bronze Guardian's power and toughness? Details

Bronze Guardian is a */5 creature.

Power (*) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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