Quick Answer

Old Guard is a common Artifact Creature — Cyborg Soldier from UND (UND) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.06 USD.

Old Guard MTG card

Old Guard

Artifact Creature — Cyborg Soldier

Card Text

{W}, {T}: Tap target creature without reminder text. (Reminder text is still any italicized text in parentheses that explains rules you already know.)

"You say you're capable of flying. You got any proof of that?"

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 UND UND 🎨 David Sladek

Market Prices

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$0.06
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$0.35
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€0.13
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Guard? Basics

Old Guard is a Artifact Creature — Cyborg Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{W}, {T}: Tap target creature without reminder text. (Reminder text is still any italicized text in parentheses that explains rules you already know.)"

How much mana does Old Guard cost to cast? Basics

Old Guard has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Old Guard's mana cost of {1}{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.

Old Guard has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Old Guard's current oracle text is: "{W}, {T}: Tap target creature without reminder text. (Reminder text is still any italicized text in parentheses that explains rules you already know.)"

What is the current price of Old Guard? Pricing

The current market price for Old Guard is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Old Guard? Pricing

You can purchase Old 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 Old Guard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Old Guard in Standard is not available.

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

Is Old Guard legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Old Guard in Modern is not available.

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

Is Old Guard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Old Guard in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Old Guard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Old Guard in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Old Guard legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Old Guard in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Old Guard legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Old Guard in Vintage is not available.

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 Old Guard legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Old 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 Old Guard from? Details

This printing of Old Guard is from UND (UND), with collector number 11.

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

What is Old Guard's rarity? Details

Old Guard is a common card in UND.

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

Who illustrated Old Guard? Details

Old Guard was illustrated by David Sladek.

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

What is Old Guard's power and toughness? Details

Old Guard is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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