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Golgari Guildmage is a uncommon Creature — Elf Shaman from C13 (C13) costing {B/G}{B/G}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Golgari Guildmage MTG card

Golgari Guildmage

Creature — Elf Shaman

Card Text

{4}{B}, Sacrifice a creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. {4}{G}: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 C13 C13 🎨 Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai

Market Prices

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$0.09
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$0.35
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€0.20
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€0.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Golgari Guildmage? Basics

Golgari Guildmage is a Creature — Elf Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{4}{B}, Sacrifice a creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. {4}{G}: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature."

How much mana does Golgari Guildmage cost to cast? Basics

Golgari Guildmage has a mana cost of {B/G}{B/G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G 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.

Golgari Guildmage's mana cost of {B/G}{B/G} 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.

Golgari Guildmage 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.

Golgari Guildmage's current oracle text is: "{4}{B}, Sacrifice a creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. {4}{G}: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature."

What is the current price of Golgari Guildmage? Pricing

The current market price for Golgari Guildmage is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Golgari Guildmage? Pricing

You can purchase Golgari Guildmage 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 Golgari Guildmage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Golgari Guildmage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Golgari Guildmage legal in Modern? Legality

Golgari Guildmage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Golgari Guildmage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Golgari Guildmage 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 Golgari Guildmage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Golgari Guildmage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Golgari Guildmage legal in Legacy? Legality

Golgari Guildmage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Golgari Guildmage legal in Vintage? Legality

Golgari Guildmage 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 Golgari Guildmage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Golgari Guildmage 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 Golgari Guildmage from? Details

This printing of Golgari Guildmage is from C13 (C13), with collector number 229.

Golgari Guildmage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Golgari Guildmage's rarity? Details

Golgari Guildmage is a uncommon card in C13.

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

Who illustrated Golgari Guildmage? Details

Golgari Guildmage was illustrated by Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai.

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

What is Golgari Guildmage's power and toughness? Details

Golgari Guildmage 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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