Quick Answer

Lychguard is a rare Artifact Creature — Necron from 40K (40K) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.35 USD. Legal in Commander.

Lychguard MTG card

Lychguard

Artifact Creature — Necron

Card Text

Guardian Protocols — {3}{B}, Sacrifice this creature: Return all legendary creature cards from your graveyard to your hand.

"Only the deathless can truly comprehend the burden of unfailing loyalty." —Vargard Obyron of the Sautekh Dynasty

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 3.0 40K 40K 🎨 Games Workshop
Guardian Protocols

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.29
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Cardmarket
€0.59
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lychguard? Basics

Lychguard is a Artifact Creature — Necron card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Guardian Protocols — {3}{B}, Sacrifice this creature: Return all legendary creature cards from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Lychguard cost to cast? Basics

Lychguard has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Lychguard's mana cost of {2}{B} 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.

Lychguard 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.

Lychguard's current oracle text is: "Guardian Protocols — {3}{B}, Sacrifice this creature: Return all legendary creature cards from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Lychguard? Pricing

The current market price for Lychguard is approximately $0.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.29 EUR.

Where can I buy Lychguard? Pricing

You can purchase Lychguard 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 Lychguard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lychguard in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lychguard legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Lychguard in Modern is not available.

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

Is Lychguard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lychguard 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 Lychguard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lychguard in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Lychguard legal in Legacy? Legality

Lychguard is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lychguard legal in Vintage? Legality

Lychguard 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 Lychguard legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lychguard 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 Lychguard from? Details

This printing of Lychguard is from 40K (40K), with collector number 39.

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

What is Lychguard's rarity? Details

Lychguard is a rare card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Lychguard? Details

Lychguard was illustrated by Games Workshop.

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

What is Lychguard's power and toughness? Details

Lychguard is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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