Quick Answer

Sworn Guardian is a common Creature — Merfolk Warrior from ANB (ANB) costing {1}{U}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sworn Guardian MTG card

Sworn Guardian

Creature — Merfolk Warrior

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 2.0 ANB ANB 🎨 Sara Winters

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sworn Guardian? Basics

Sworn Guardian is a Creature — Merfolk Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

How much mana does Sworn Guardian cost to cast? Basics

Sworn Guardian has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Sworn Guardian's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Sworn Guardian 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.

Sworn Guardian's current oracle text is: (No rules text)

What is the current price of Sworn Guardian? Pricing

Price data for Sworn Guardian is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Sworn Guardian? Pricing

You can purchase Sworn Guardian 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 Sworn Guardian legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sworn Guardian in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sworn Guardian legal in Modern? Legality

Sworn Guardian is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sworn Guardian legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sworn Guardian 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 Sworn Guardian legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sworn Guardian is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sworn Guardian legal in Legacy? Legality

Sworn Guardian is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sworn Guardian legal in Vintage? Legality

Sworn Guardian 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 Sworn Guardian legal in Pauper? Legality

Sworn Guardian 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 Sworn Guardian from? Details

This printing of Sworn Guardian is from ANB (ANB), with collector number 35.

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

What is Sworn Guardian's rarity? Details

Sworn Guardian is a common card in ANB.

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

Who illustrated Sworn Guardian? Details

Sworn Guardian was illustrated by Sara Winters.

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

What is Sworn Guardian's power and toughness? Details

Sworn Guardian is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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