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Ultramarines Honour Guard is a rare Creature — Astartes Warrior from 40K (40K) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $2.41 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ultramarines Honour Guard MTG card

Ultramarines Honour Guard

Creature — Astartes Warrior

Card Text

Squad {2} (As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may pay {2} any number of times. When this creature enters, create that many tokens that are copies of it.) Other creatures you control get +1/+1.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 4.0 40K 40K 🎨 Games Workshop
Squad

Market Prices

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$2.41
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$2.29
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$5.99
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€1.85
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€4.00
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ultramarines Honour Guard? Basics

Ultramarines Honour Guard is a Creature — Astartes Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Squad {2} (As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may pay {2} any number of times. When this creature enters, create that many tokens that are copies of it.) Other creatures you control get +1/+1."

How much mana does Ultramarines Honour Guard cost to cast? Basics

Ultramarines Honour Guard has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Ultramarines Honour Guard's mana cost of {3}{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.

Ultramarines Honour Guard has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Ultramarines Honour Guard's current oracle text is: "Squad {2} (As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may pay {2} any number of times. When this creature enters, create that many tokens that are copies of it.) Other creatures you control get +1/+1."

What is the current price of Ultramarines Honour Guard? Pricing

The current market price for Ultramarines Honour Guard is approximately $2.41 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.85 EUR.

Where can I buy Ultramarines Honour Guard? Pricing

You can purchase Ultramarines Honour 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 Ultramarines Honour Guard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ultramarines Honour Guard in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ultramarines Honour Guard legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ultramarines Honour Guard in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ultramarines Honour Guard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ultramarines Honour 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 Ultramarines Honour Guard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ultramarines Honour Guard in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ultramarines Honour Guard legal in Legacy? Legality

Ultramarines Honour Guard is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ultramarines Honour Guard legal in Vintage? Legality

Ultramarines Honour 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 Ultramarines Honour Guard legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ultramarines Honour 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 Ultramarines Honour Guard from? Details

This printing of Ultramarines Honour Guard is from 40K (40K), with collector number 18.

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

What is Ultramarines Honour Guard's rarity? Details

Ultramarines Honour Guard is a rare card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Ultramarines Honour Guard? Details

Ultramarines Honour Guard was illustrated by Games Workshop.

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

What is Ultramarines Honour Guard's power and toughness? Details

Ultramarines Honour 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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