Quick Answer

Hydromorph Guardian is a common Creature — Elemental from TOR (TOR) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Commander.

Hydromorph Guardian MTG card

Hydromorph Guardian

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

{U}, Sacrifice this creature: Counter target spell that targets a creature you control.

In front of every strong leader is a pool of loyal bodyguards.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 TOR TOR 🎨 Glen Angus

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.50
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.87
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hydromorph Guardian? Basics

Hydromorph Guardian is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{U}, Sacrifice this creature: Counter target spell that targets a creature you control."

How much mana does Hydromorph Guardian cost to cast? Basics

Hydromorph Guardian has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Hydromorph Guardian's mana cost of {2}{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.

Hydromorph Guardian 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.

Hydromorph Guardian's current oracle text is: "{U}, Sacrifice this creature: Counter target spell that targets a creature you control."

What is the current price of Hydromorph Guardian? Pricing

The current market price for Hydromorph Guardian is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.5 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Hydromorph Guardian? Pricing

You can purchase Hydromorph Guardian 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.

Hydromorph Guardian normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.5

Is Hydromorph Guardian legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hydromorph Guardian in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hydromorph Guardian legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Hydromorph Guardian in Modern is not available.

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

Is Hydromorph Guardian legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hydromorph Guardian 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 Hydromorph Guardian legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hydromorph Guardian in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hydromorph Guardian legal in Legacy? Legality

Hydromorph Guardian is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hydromorph Guardian legal in Vintage? Legality

Hydromorph Guardian 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 Hydromorph Guardian legal in Pauper? Legality

Hydromorph Guardian 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 Hydromorph Guardian from? Details

This printing of Hydromorph Guardian is from TOR (TOR), with collector number 39.

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

What is Hydromorph Guardian's rarity? Details

Hydromorph Guardian is a common card in TOR.

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

Who illustrated Hydromorph Guardian? Details

Hydromorph Guardian was illustrated by Glen Angus.

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

What is Hydromorph Guardian's power and toughness? Details

Hydromorph Guardian is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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