Quick Answer

Guarded Heir is a uncommon Creature — Human Noble from FDN (FDN) costing {5}{W}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Guarded Heir MTG card

Guarded Heir

Creature — Human Noble

Card Text

Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.) When this creature enters, create two 3/3 white Knight creature tokens.

The fate of the kingdom is tied to her own. Until she's old enough to rule, her vassals will not leave her side.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 6.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Craig J Spearing
Lifelink

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.09
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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€0.12
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guarded Heir? Basics

Guarded Heir is a Creature — Human Noble card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.) When this creature enters, create two 3/3 white Knight creature tokens."

How much mana does Guarded Heir cost to cast? Basics

Guarded Heir has a mana cost of {5}{W}, which equals 6.0 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.

Guarded Heir's mana cost of {5}{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.

Guarded Heir has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Guarded Heir's current oracle text is: "Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.) When this creature enters, create two 3/3 white Knight creature tokens."

What is the current price of Guarded Heir? Pricing

The current market price for Guarded Heir is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.09 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Guarded Heir? Pricing

You can purchase Guarded Heir 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.

Guarded Heir normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.09

Is Guarded Heir legal in Standard? Legality

Guarded Heir is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Guarded Heir legal in Modern? Legality

Guarded Heir is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Guarded Heir legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Guarded Heir 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 Guarded Heir legal in Pioneer? Legality

Guarded Heir is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Guarded Heir legal in Legacy? Legality

Guarded Heir is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Guarded Heir legal in Vintage? Legality

Guarded Heir 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 Guarded Heir legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Guarded Heir 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 Guarded Heir from? Details

This printing of Guarded Heir is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 14.

Guarded Heir may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Guarded Heir's rarity? Details

Guarded Heir is a uncommon card in FDN.

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

Who illustrated Guarded Heir? Details

Guarded Heir was illustrated by Craig J Spearing.

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

What is Guarded Heir's power and toughness? Details

Guarded Heir is a 1/1 creature.

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

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