Quick Answer

Oona's Gatewarden is a common Creature — Faerie Soldier from SHM (SHM) costing {U/B}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Oona's Gatewarden MTG card

Oona's Gatewarden

Creature — Faerie Soldier

Card Text

Defender, flying Wither (This deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters.)

"So now you've seen Glen Elendra. Take a good look. It will be the last thing you'll ever see."

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 1.0 SHM SHM 🎨 Mike Dringenberg
Defender Flying Wither

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.17
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TCGPlayer
$12.29
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$3.49
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€0.79
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oona's Gatewarden? Basics

Oona's Gatewarden is a Creature — Faerie Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender, flying Wither (This deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters.)"

How much mana does Oona's Gatewarden cost to cast? Basics

Oona's Gatewarden has a mana cost of {U/B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Oona's Gatewarden's mana cost of {U/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.

Oona's Gatewarden has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Oona's Gatewarden's current oracle text is: "Defender, flying Wither (This deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters.)"

What is the current price of Oona's Gatewarden? Pricing

The current market price for Oona's Gatewarden is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $12.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Oona's Gatewarden? Pricing

You can purchase Oona's Gatewarden 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.

Oona's Gatewarden normal: $0.17 | foil: $12.29

Is Oona's Gatewarden legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Oona's Gatewarden in Standard is not available.

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

Is Oona's Gatewarden legal in Modern? Legality

Oona's Gatewarden is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Oona's Gatewarden legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Oona's Gatewarden 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 Oona's Gatewarden legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Oona's Gatewarden in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Oona's Gatewarden legal in Legacy? Legality

Oona's Gatewarden is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Oona's Gatewarden legal in Vintage? Legality

Oona's Gatewarden 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 Oona's Gatewarden legal in Pauper? Legality

Oona's Gatewarden 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 Oona's Gatewarden from? Details

This printing of Oona's Gatewarden is from SHM (SHM), with collector number 173.

Oona's Gatewarden may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Oona's Gatewarden's rarity? Details

Oona's Gatewarden is a common card in SHM.

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

Who illustrated Oona's Gatewarden? Details

Oona's Gatewarden was illustrated by Mike Dringenberg.

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

What is Oona's Gatewarden's power and toughness? Details

Oona's Gatewarden 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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