Quick Answer

Wings of the Guard is a common Creature — Bird from CN2 (CN2) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Commander.

Wings of the Guard MTG card

Wings of the Guard

Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying Melee (Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn for each opponent you attacked this combat.)

Within the city walls, Adriana's falcons hunt vermin of all kinds.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 CN2 CN2 🎨 Lars Grant-West
Flying Melee

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.23
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.20
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Cardmarket
€0.23
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wings of the Guard? Basics

Wings of the Guard is a Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Melee (Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn for each opponent you attacked this combat.)"

How much mana does Wings of the Guard cost to cast? Basics

Wings of the Guard has a mana cost of {1}{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.

Wings of the Guard's mana cost of {1}{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.

Wings of the 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.

Wings of the Guard's current oracle text is: "Flying Melee (Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn for each opponent you attacked this combat.)"

What is the current price of Wings of the Guard? Pricing

The current market price for Wings of the Guard is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Wings of the Guard? Pricing

You can purchase Wings of the 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.

Wings of the Guard normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.23

Is Wings of the Guard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wings of the Guard in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wings of the Guard legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Wings of the Guard in Modern is not available.

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

Is Wings of the Guard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wings of the 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 Wings of the Guard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wings of the Guard in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wings of the Guard legal in Legacy? Legality

Wings of the Guard is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wings of the Guard legal in Vintage? Legality

Wings of the 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 Wings of the Guard legal in Pauper? Legality

Wings of the 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 Wings of the Guard from? Details

This printing of Wings of the Guard is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 26.

Wings of the Guard may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wings of the Guard's rarity? Details

Wings of the Guard is a common card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Wings of the Guard? Details

Wings of the Guard was illustrated by Lars Grant-West.

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

What is Wings of the Guard's power and toughness? Details

Wings of the Guard is a 1/1 creature.

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

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