Quick Answer

Spectral Gateguards is a common Creature — Spirit Soldier from AVR (AVR) costing {4}{W}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Spectral Gateguards MTG card

Spectral Gateguards

Creature — Spirit Soldier

Card Text

Soulbond (You may pair this creature with another unpaired creature when either enters. They remain paired for as long as you control both of them.) As long as this creature is paired with another creature, both creatures have vigilance.

Card Stats

2/5 common CMC: 5.0 AVR AVR 🎨 Wayne England
Soulbond

Market Prices

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$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.03
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€0.23
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spectral Gateguards? Basics

Spectral Gateguards is a Creature — Spirit Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Soulbond (You may pair this creature with another unpaired creature when either enters. They remain paired for as long as you control both of them.) As long as this creature is paired with another creature, both creatures have vigilance."

How much mana does Spectral Gateguards cost to cast? Basics

Spectral Gateguards has a mana cost of {4}{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.

Spectral Gateguards's mana cost of {4}{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.

Spectral Gateguards 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.

Spectral Gateguards's current oracle text is: "Soulbond (You may pair this creature with another unpaired creature when either enters. They remain paired for as long as you control both of them.) As long as this creature is paired with another creature, both creatures have vigilance."

What is the current price of Spectral Gateguards? Pricing

The current market price for Spectral Gateguards is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Spectral Gateguards? Pricing

You can purchase Spectral Gateguards 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.

Spectral Gateguards normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.18

Is Spectral Gateguards legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Spectral Gateguards in Standard is not available.

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

Is Spectral Gateguards legal in Modern? Legality

Spectral Gateguards is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Spectral Gateguards legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spectral Gateguards 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 Spectral Gateguards legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Spectral Gateguards in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Spectral Gateguards legal in Legacy? Legality

Spectral Gateguards is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spectral Gateguards legal in Vintage? Legality

Spectral Gateguards 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 Spectral Gateguards legal in Pauper? Legality

Spectral Gateguards 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 Spectral Gateguards from? Details

This printing of Spectral Gateguards is from AVR (AVR), with collector number 37.

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

What is Spectral Gateguards's rarity? Details

Spectral Gateguards is a common card in AVR.

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

Who illustrated Spectral Gateguards? Details

Spectral Gateguards was illustrated by Wayne England.

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

What is Spectral Gateguards's power and toughness? Details

Spectral Gateguards 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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