Quick Answer

Guardians of Akrasa is a common Creature — Human Soldier from ALA (ALA) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Guardians of Akrasa MTG card

Guardians of Akrasa

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Defender (This creature can't attack.) Exalted (Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, that creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)

"Only by the bravery of those who put loyalty above glory is our home kept safe." —Elspeth

Card Stats

0/4 common CMC: 3.0 ALA ALA 🎨 Alan Pollack
Defender Exalted

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.40
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guardians of Akrasa? Basics

Guardians of Akrasa is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) Exalted (Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, that creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)"

How much mana does Guardians of Akrasa cost to cast? Basics

Guardians of Akrasa 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.

Guardians of Akrasa'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.

Guardians of Akrasa 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.

Guardians of Akrasa's current oracle text is: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) Exalted (Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, that creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)"

What is the current price of Guardians of Akrasa? Pricing

The current market price for Guardians of Akrasa is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.4 USD.

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

Where can I buy Guardians of Akrasa? Pricing

You can purchase Guardians of Akrasa 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.

Guardians of Akrasa normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.4

Is Guardians of Akrasa legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Guardians of Akrasa in Standard is not available.

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

Is Guardians of Akrasa legal in Modern? Legality

Guardians of Akrasa is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Guardians of Akrasa legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Guardians of Akrasa 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 Guardians of Akrasa legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Guardians of Akrasa in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Guardians of Akrasa legal in Legacy? Legality

Guardians of Akrasa is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Guardians of Akrasa legal in Vintage? Legality

Guardians of Akrasa 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 Guardians of Akrasa legal in Pauper? Legality

Guardians of Akrasa 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 Guardians of Akrasa from? Details

This printing of Guardians of Akrasa is from ALA (ALA), with collector number 12.

Guardians of Akrasa may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Guardians of Akrasa's rarity? Details

Guardians of Akrasa is a common card in ALA.

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

Who illustrated Guardians of Akrasa? Details

Guardians of Akrasa was illustrated by Alan Pollack.

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

What is Guardians of Akrasa's power and toughness? Details

Guardians of Akrasa is a 0/4 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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