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Gideon, Champion of Justice is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Gideon from C21 (C21) costing {2}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.38 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gideon, Champion of Justice MTG card

Gideon, Champion of Justice

Legendary Planeswalker — Gideon

Card Text

[+1]: Put a loyalty counter on Gideon for each creature target opponent controls. [0]: Until end of turn, Gideon becomes a Human Soldier creature with power and toughness each equal to the number of loyalty counters on him and gains indestructible. He's still a planeswalker. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to him this turn. [−15]: Exile all other permanents.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 4 mythic CMC: 4.0 C21 C21 🎨 David Rapoza

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€0.99
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gideon, Champion of Justice? Basics

Gideon, Champion of Justice is a Legendary Planeswalker — Gideon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Put a loyalty counter on Gideon for each creature target opponent controls. [0]: Until end of turn, Gideon becomes a Human Soldier creature with power and toughness each equal to the number of loyalty counters on him and gains indestructible. He's still a planeswalker. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to him this turn. [−15]: Exile all other permanents."

How much mana does Gideon, Champion of Justice cost to cast? Basics

Gideon, Champion of Justice has a mana cost of {2}{W}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Gideon, Champion of Justice's mana cost of {2}{W}{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.

Gideon, Champion of Justice has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Gideon, Champion of Justice's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Put a loyalty counter on Gideon for each creature target opponent controls. [0]: Until end of turn, Gideon becomes a Human Soldier creature with power and toughness each equal to the number of loyalty counters on him and gains indestructible. He's still a planeswalker. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to him this turn. [−15]: Exile all other permanents."

What is the current price of Gideon, Champion of Justice? Pricing

The current market price for Gideon, Champion of Justice is approximately $0.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Gideon, Champion of Justice? Pricing

You can purchase Gideon, Champion of Justice 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 Gideon, Champion of Justice legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gideon, Champion of Justice in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gideon, Champion of Justice legal in Modern? Legality

Gideon, Champion of Justice is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gideon, Champion of Justice legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gideon, Champion of Justice 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 Gideon, Champion of Justice legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gideon, Champion of Justice is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Gideon, Champion of Justice legal in Legacy? Legality

Gideon, Champion of Justice is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gideon, Champion of Justice legal in Vintage? Legality

Gideon, Champion of Justice 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 Gideon, Champion of Justice legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gideon, Champion of Justice 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 Gideon, Champion of Justice from? Details

This printing of Gideon, Champion of Justice is from C21 (C21), with collector number 93.

Gideon, Champion of Justice may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gideon, Champion of Justice's rarity? Details

Gideon, Champion of Justice is a mythic card in C21.

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

Who illustrated Gideon, Champion of Justice? Details

Gideon, Champion of Justice was illustrated by David Rapoza.

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

What is Gideon, Champion of Justice's starting loyalty? Details

Gideon, Champion of Justice enters the battlefield with 4 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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