Quick Answer

Guile is a rare Creature — Elemental Incarnation from DD2 (DD2) costing {3}{U}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.83 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Guile MTG card

Guile

Creature — Elemental Incarnation

Card Text

This creature can't be blocked except by three or more creatures. If a spell or ability you control would counter a spell, instead exile that spell and you may play that card without paying its mana cost. When Guile is put into a graveyard from anywhere, shuffle it into its owner's library.

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 6.0 DD2 DD2 🎨 Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai

Market Prices

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$0.83
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$1.29
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€0.32
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guile? Basics

Guile is a Creature — Elemental Incarnation card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature can't be blocked except by three or more creatures. If a spell or ability you control would counter a spell, instead exile that spell and you may play that card without paying its mana cost. When Guile is put into a graveyard from anywhere, shuffle it into its owner's library."

How much mana does Guile cost to cast? Basics

Guile has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}{U}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Guile's mana cost of {3}{U}{U}{U} 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.

Guile 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.

Guile's current oracle text is: "This creature can't be blocked except by three or more creatures. If a spell or ability you control would counter a spell, instead exile that spell and you may play that card without paying its mana cost. When Guile is put into a graveyard from anywhere, shuffle it into its owner's library."

What is the current price of Guile? Pricing

The current market price for Guile is approximately $0.83 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.32 EUR.

Where can I buy Guile? Pricing

You can purchase Guile 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 Guile legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Guile in Standard is not available.

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

Is Guile legal in Modern? Legality

Guile is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Guile legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Guile 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 Guile legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Guile in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Guile legal in Legacy? Legality

Guile is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Guile legal in Vintage? Legality

Guile 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 Guile legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Guile 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 Guile from? Details

This printing of Guile is from DD2 (DD2), with collector number 14.

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

What is Guile's rarity? Details

Guile is a rare card in DD2.

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

Who illustrated Guile? Details

Guile 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 Guile's power and toughness? Details

Guile is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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