Quick Answer

Crimson Honor Guard is a rare Creature — Vampire Knight from C17 (C17) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Commander.

Crimson Honor Guard MTG card

Crimson Honor Guard

Creature — Vampire Knight

Card Text

Trample At the beginning of each player's end step, this creature deals 4 damage to that player unless they control a commander.

The finest soldiers aren't worth a whit without a set of hands to lead them and a set of eyes to guide them.

Card Stats

4/5 rare CMC: 5.0 C17 C17 🎨 Kieran Yanner
Trample

Market Prices

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$0.22
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$0.49
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€0.19
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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 (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crimson Honor Guard? Basics

Crimson Honor Guard is a Creature — Vampire Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample At the beginning of each player's end step, this creature deals 4 damage to that player unless they control a commander."

How much mana does Crimson Honor Guard cost to cast? Basics

Crimson Honor Guard has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Crimson Honor Guard's mana cost of {3}{R}{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.

Crimson Honor Guard 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.

Crimson Honor Guard's current oracle text is: "Trample At the beginning of each player's end step, this creature deals 4 damage to that player unless they control a commander."

What is the current price of Crimson Honor Guard? Pricing

The current market price for Crimson Honor Guard is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Crimson Honor Guard? Pricing

You can purchase Crimson Honor Guard 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 Crimson Honor Guard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Crimson Honor Guard in Standard is not available.

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

Is Crimson Honor Guard legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Crimson Honor Guard in Modern is not available.

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

Is Crimson Honor Guard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crimson Honor Guard 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 Crimson Honor Guard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Crimson Honor Guard in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Crimson Honor Guard legal in Legacy? Legality

Crimson Honor Guard is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crimson Honor Guard legal in Vintage? Legality

Crimson Honor Guard 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 Crimson Honor Guard legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Crimson Honor Guard 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 Crimson Honor Guard from? Details

This printing of Crimson Honor Guard is from C17 (C17), with collector number 23.

Crimson Honor Guard may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Crimson Honor Guard's rarity? Details

Crimson Honor Guard is a rare card in C17.

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

Who illustrated Crimson Honor Guard? Details

Crimson Honor Guard was illustrated by Kieran Yanner.

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

What is Crimson Honor Guard's power and toughness? Details

Crimson Honor Guard is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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