Quick Answer

Karsus Depthguard is a common Creature — Lizard Warrior from MOM (MOM) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Karsus Depthguard MTG card

Karsus Depthguard

Creature — Lizard Warrior

Card Text

Defender As long as this creature's power is 5 or greater, it can attack as though it didn't have defender.

He stood his ground in the Mirrored Depths, his roar of defiance echoed by a thousand crystalline reflections.

Card Stats

4/3 common CMC: 3.0 MOM MOM 🎨 Tyler Jacobson
Defender

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.02
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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€0.14
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karsus Depthguard? Basics

Karsus Depthguard is a Creature — Lizard Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender As long as this creature's power is 5 or greater, it can attack as though it didn't have defender."

How much mana does Karsus Depthguard cost to cast? Basics

Karsus Depthguard has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Karsus Depthguard's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Karsus Depthguard 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.

Karsus Depthguard's current oracle text is: "Defender As long as this creature's power is 5 or greater, it can attack as though it didn't have defender."

What is the current price of Karsus Depthguard? Pricing

The current market price for Karsus Depthguard is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.02 USD.

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

Where can I buy Karsus Depthguard? Pricing

You can purchase Karsus Depthguard 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.

Karsus Depthguard normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.02

Is Karsus Depthguard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Karsus Depthguard in Standard is not available.

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

Is Karsus Depthguard legal in Modern? Legality

Karsus Depthguard is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Karsus Depthguard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Karsus Depthguard 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 Karsus Depthguard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Karsus Depthguard is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Karsus Depthguard legal in Legacy? Legality

Karsus Depthguard is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Karsus Depthguard legal in Vintage? Legality

Karsus Depthguard 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 Karsus Depthguard legal in Pauper? Legality

Karsus Depthguard 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 Karsus Depthguard from? Details

This printing of Karsus Depthguard is from MOM (MOM), with collector number 150.

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

What is Karsus Depthguard's rarity? Details

Karsus Depthguard is a common card in MOM.

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

Who illustrated Karsus Depthguard? Details

Karsus Depthguard was illustrated by Tyler Jacobson.

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

What is Karsus Depthguard's power and toughness? Details

Karsus Depthguard is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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