Quick Answer

Steadfast Guard is a common Creature — Human Rebel from 10E (10E) costing {W}{W}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Steadfast Guard MTG card

Steadfast Guard

Creature — Human Rebel

Card Text

Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)

"Best leave your tongue in its yap-hole, Mercadian scum, for your silvered words and golden bribes do not sparkle so brightly outside your city."

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 10E 10E 🎨 Michael Komarck
Vigilance

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.10
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.16
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.32
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steadfast Guard? Basics

Steadfast Guard is a Creature — Human Rebel card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)"

How much mana does Steadfast Guard cost to cast? Basics

Steadfast Guard has a mana cost of {W}{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.

Steadfast Guard's mana cost of {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.

Steadfast 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.

Steadfast Guard's current oracle text is: "Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)"

What is the current price of Steadfast Guard? Pricing

The current market price for Steadfast Guard is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Steadfast Guard? Pricing

You can purchase Steadfast 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.

Steadfast Guard normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.1

Is Steadfast Guard legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Steadfast Guard legal in Modern? Legality

Steadfast Guard is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Steadfast Guard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Steadfast 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 Steadfast Guard legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Steadfast Guard legal in Legacy? Legality

Steadfast Guard is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Steadfast Guard legal in Vintage? Legality

Steadfast 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 Steadfast Guard legal in Pauper? Legality

Steadfast Guard 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 Steadfast Guard from? Details

This printing of Steadfast Guard is from 10E (10E), with collector number 48.

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

What is Steadfast Guard's rarity? Details

Steadfast Guard is a common card in 10E.

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

Who illustrated Steadfast Guard? Details

Steadfast Guard was illustrated by Michael Komarck.

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

What is Steadfast Guard's power and toughness? Details

Steadfast Guard is a 2/2 creature.

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

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