Quick Answer

Griffin Sentinel is a common Creature — Griffin from M10 (M10) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Griffin Sentinel MTG card

Griffin Sentinel

Creature — Griffin

Card Text

Flying Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)

Once a griffin sentinel adopts a territory as its own, only death can force it to betray its post.

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 3.0 M10 M10 🎨 Warren Mahy
Flying Vigilance

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.45
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.22
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Griffin Sentinel? Basics

Griffin Sentinel is a Creature — Griffin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)"

How much mana does Griffin Sentinel cost to cast? Basics

Griffin Sentinel has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Griffin Sentinel's mana cost of {2}{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.

Griffin Sentinel 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.

Griffin Sentinel's current oracle text is: "Flying Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)"

What is the current price of Griffin Sentinel? Pricing

The current market price for Griffin Sentinel is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Griffin Sentinel? Pricing

You can purchase Griffin Sentinel 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.

Griffin Sentinel normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.45

Is Griffin Sentinel legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Griffin Sentinel in Standard is not available.

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

Is Griffin Sentinel legal in Modern? Legality

Griffin Sentinel is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Griffin Sentinel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Griffin Sentinel 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 Griffin Sentinel legal in Pioneer? Legality

Griffin Sentinel is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Griffin Sentinel legal in Legacy? Legality

Griffin Sentinel is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Griffin Sentinel legal in Vintage? Legality

Griffin Sentinel 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 Griffin Sentinel legal in Pauper? Legality

Griffin Sentinel 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 Griffin Sentinel from? Details

This printing of Griffin Sentinel is from M10 (M10), with collector number 12.

Griffin Sentinel may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Griffin Sentinel's rarity? Details

Griffin Sentinel is a common card in M10.

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

Who illustrated Griffin Sentinel? Details

Griffin Sentinel was illustrated by Warren Mahy.

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

What is Griffin Sentinel's power and toughness? Details

Griffin Sentinel is a 1/3 creature.

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

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