Axebane Guardian
Axebane Guardian Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Axebane Guardian is $0.17 (PLST #RTR-115), and the most expensive is $4.43 (RTR #115, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.17, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 5.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.35 (2026).
Axebane Guardian Printings & Prices
Axebane Guardian has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Axebane Guardian: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.00 cash for RTR #115 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RTR #115 | Foil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | RTR #115 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | RTR #115 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RTR #115 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #RTR-115 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | TDC #248 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | TDC #248 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Axebane Guardian Rules Text & Legality
Defender
{T}: Add X mana in any combination of colors, where X is the number of creatures you control with defender.
Axebane Guardian is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Axebane Guardian Rulings
- Oct 1, 2012 Axebane Guardian’s activated ability is a mana ability. It doesn’t use the stack and can’t be responded to. The number of creatures with defender you control is counted, and the color(s) of mana produced chosen, immediately after the ability is activated when the ability resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Axebane Guardian has been reprinted 4 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander reprint cut the price 74% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDC #248 | 2025-04-11 | Common | Standard | $0.54 | $0.18 | $0.14 | $0.17 |
| PLST #RTR-115 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| RTR #115 | 2012-10-05 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| RTR #115 | 2012-10-05 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
TDC #248 
PLST #RTR-115 
RTR #115 Axebane Guardian in Commander
Axebane Guardian is the #3,285 most-played card on EDHREC, up 35 places over the last 30 days.
Axebane Guardian FAQ
How much is Axebane Guardian worth?
Axebane Guardian is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.17 to $4.43 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Axebane Guardian legal in Commander?
Yes — Axebane Guardian is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Axebane Guardian been reprinted?
Yes — Axebane Guardian has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Axebane Guardian cheap?
Axebane Guardian trades at about $0.17 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.