Quick Answer

Galina's Knight is a common Creature — Merfolk Knight from INV (INV) costing {W}{U}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Commander.

Galina's Knight MTG card

Galina's Knight

Creature — Merfolk Knight

Card Text

Protection from red

"Are they on our side?" asked Sisay. "If they kill Phyrexians they are," replied Gerrard.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 INV INV 🎨 David Martin
Protection

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
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TCGPlayer
$0.84
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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Cardmarket
€1.27
Foil
Buy
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 Galina's Knight? Basics

Galina's Knight is a Creature — Merfolk Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Protection from red"

How much mana does Galina's Knight cost to cast? Basics

Galina's Knight has a mana cost of {W}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, 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.

Galina's Knight's mana cost of {W}{U} 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.

Galina's Knight has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Galina's Knight's current oracle text is: "Protection from red"

What is the current price of Galina's Knight? Pricing

The current market price for Galina's Knight is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.84 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Galina's Knight? Pricing

You can purchase Galina's Knight 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.

Galina's Knight normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.84

Is Galina's Knight legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Galina's Knight in Standard is not available.

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

Is Galina's Knight legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Galina's Knight in Modern is not available.

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

Is Galina's Knight legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Galina's Knight 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 Galina's Knight legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Galina's Knight in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Galina's Knight legal in Legacy? Legality

Galina's Knight is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Galina's Knight legal in Vintage? Legality

Galina's Knight 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 Galina's Knight legal in Pauper? Legality

Galina's Knight 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 Galina's Knight from? Details

This printing of Galina's Knight is from INV (INV), with collector number 248.

Galina's Knight may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Galina's Knight's rarity? Details

Galina's Knight is a common card in INV.

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

Who illustrated Galina's Knight? Details

Galina's Knight was illustrated by David Martin.

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

What is Galina's Knight's power and toughness? Details

Galina's Knight is a 2/2 creature.

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

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