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Kjeldoran Royal Guard is a rare Creature — Human Soldier from ICE (ICE) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.53 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kjeldoran Royal Guard MTG card

Kjeldoran Royal Guard

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

{T}: All combat damage that would be dealt to you by unblocked creatures this turn is dealt to this creature instead.

"Honorable in battle, generous in death." —Motto of the Kjeldoran Royal Guard

Card Stats

2/5 rare CMC: 5.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Allen Williams

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kjeldoran Royal Guard? Basics

Kjeldoran Royal Guard is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: All combat damage that would be dealt to you by unblocked creatures this turn is dealt to this creature instead."

How much mana does Kjeldoran Royal Guard cost to cast? Basics

Kjeldoran Royal Guard has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 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.

Kjeldoran Royal Guard's mana cost of {3}{W}{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.

Kjeldoran Royal Guard has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Kjeldoran Royal Guard's current oracle text is: "{T}: All combat damage that would be dealt to you by unblocked creatures this turn is dealt to this creature instead."

What is the current price of Kjeldoran Royal Guard? Pricing

The current market price for Kjeldoran Royal Guard is approximately $0.53 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.5 EUR.

Where can I buy Kjeldoran Royal Guard? Pricing

You can purchase Kjeldoran Royal Guard 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 Kjeldoran Royal Guard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kjeldoran Royal Guard in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kjeldoran Royal Guard legal in Modern? Legality

Kjeldoran Royal Guard is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kjeldoran Royal Guard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kjeldoran Royal Guard 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 Kjeldoran Royal Guard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kjeldoran Royal Guard in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kjeldoran Royal Guard legal in Legacy? Legality

Kjeldoran Royal Guard is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kjeldoran Royal Guard legal in Vintage? Legality

Kjeldoran Royal Guard 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 Kjeldoran Royal Guard legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kjeldoran Royal Guard 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 Kjeldoran Royal Guard from? Details

This printing of Kjeldoran Royal Guard is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 38.

Kjeldoran Royal Guard may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kjeldoran Royal Guard's rarity? Details

Kjeldoran Royal Guard is a rare card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Kjeldoran Royal Guard? Details

Kjeldoran Royal Guard was illustrated by Allen Williams.

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

What is Kjeldoran Royal Guard's power and toughness? Details

Kjeldoran Royal Guard is a 2/5 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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