Quick Answer

Centaur Safeguard is a common Creature — Centaur Warrior from RAV (RAV) costing {2}{G/W}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Centaur Safeguard MTG card

Centaur Safeguard

Creature — Centaur Warrior

Card Text

({G/W} can be paid with either {G} or {W}.) When this creature dies, you may gain 3 life.

Swift, strong, and selfless, the centaurs are the shields of the Conclave.

Card Stats

3/1 common CMC: 3.0 RAV RAV 🎨 Glenn Fabry

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.35
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.07
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.20
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centaur Safeguard? Basics

Centaur Safeguard is a Creature — Centaur Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "({G/W} can be paid with either {G} or {W}.) When this creature dies, you may gain 3 life."

How much mana does Centaur Safeguard cost to cast? Basics

Centaur Safeguard has a mana cost of {2}{G/W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Centaur Safeguard's mana cost of {2}{G/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.

Centaur Safeguard 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.

Centaur Safeguard's current oracle text is: "({G/W} can be paid with either {G} or {W}.) When this creature dies, you may gain 3 life."

What is the current price of Centaur Safeguard? Pricing

The current market price for Centaur Safeguard is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Centaur Safeguard? Pricing

You can purchase Centaur Safeguard 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.

Centaur Safeguard normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.35

Is Centaur Safeguard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Centaur Safeguard in Standard is not available.

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

Is Centaur Safeguard legal in Modern? Legality

Centaur Safeguard is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Centaur Safeguard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Centaur Safeguard 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 Centaur Safeguard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Centaur Safeguard in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Centaur Safeguard legal in Legacy? Legality

Centaur Safeguard is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Centaur Safeguard legal in Vintage? Legality

Centaur Safeguard 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 Centaur Safeguard legal in Pauper? Legality

Centaur Safeguard 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 Centaur Safeguard from? Details

This printing of Centaur Safeguard is from RAV (RAV), with collector number 244.

Centaur Safeguard may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Centaur Safeguard's rarity? Details

Centaur Safeguard is a common card in RAV.

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

Who illustrated Centaur Safeguard? Details

Centaur Safeguard was illustrated by Glenn Fabry.

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

What is Centaur Safeguard's power and toughness? Details

Centaur Safeguard is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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