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Guidelight Matrix is a common Artifact from DFT (DFT) costing {2}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Guidelight Matrix MTG card

Guidelight Matrix

Artifact

Card Text

When this artifact enters, draw a card. {2}, {T}: Target Mount you control becomes saddled until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery. {2}, {T}: Target Vehicle you control becomes an artifact creature until end of turn.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 DFT DFT 🎨 Eli Minaya

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.11
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.12
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.06
Foil
Buy
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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guidelight Matrix? Basics

Guidelight Matrix is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this artifact enters, draw a card. {2}, {T}: Target Mount you control becomes saddled until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery. {2}, {T}: Target Vehicle you control becomes an artifact creature until end of turn."

How much mana does Guidelight Matrix cost to cast? Basics

Guidelight Matrix has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Guidelight Matrix's mana cost of {2} 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.

Guidelight Matrix 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.

Guidelight Matrix's current oracle text is: "When this artifact enters, draw a card. {2}, {T}: Target Mount you control becomes saddled until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery. {2}, {T}: Target Vehicle you control becomes an artifact creature until end of turn."

What is the current price of Guidelight Matrix? Pricing

The current market price for Guidelight Matrix is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Guidelight Matrix? Pricing

You can purchase Guidelight Matrix 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.

Guidelight Matrix normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.11

Is Guidelight Matrix legal in Standard? Legality

Guidelight Matrix is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Guidelight Matrix legal in Modern? Legality

Guidelight Matrix is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Guidelight Matrix legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Guidelight Matrix 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 Guidelight Matrix legal in Pioneer? Legality

Guidelight Matrix is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Guidelight Matrix legal in Legacy? Legality

Guidelight Matrix is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Guidelight Matrix legal in Vintage? Legality

Guidelight Matrix 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 Guidelight Matrix legal in Pauper? Legality

Guidelight Matrix 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 Guidelight Matrix from? Details

This printing of Guidelight Matrix is from DFT (DFT), with collector number 233.

Guidelight Matrix may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Guidelight Matrix's rarity? Details

Guidelight Matrix is a common card in DFT.

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

Who illustrated Guidelight Matrix? Details

Guidelight Matrix was illustrated by Eli Minaya.

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

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