Guardian Augmenter
Guardian Augmenter Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Guardian Augmenter is $1.00 (SOC #271), and the most expensive is $9.05 (C21 #389, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.00, flat over 7 days, up 3.1% over 30 days, down 31.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $11.58 (2025).
Guardian Augmenter Printings & Prices
Guardian Augmenter has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Guardian Augmenter: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.50 cash for C21 #389; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 39% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | C21 #389 | Nonfoil | $5.50 | $8.99 | 39% |
| CoolStuffInc | C21 #389 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOC #271 | Nonfoil | $1.05 | $2.29 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | C21 #62 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C21 #62 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $3.99 | 81% |
| CoolStuffInc | SOC #271 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
Guardian Augmenter Rules Text & Legality
Flash
Commander creatures you control get +2/+2.
Commanders you control have hexproof.
Guardian Augmenter is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Guardian Augmenter Rulings
- Apr 16, 2021 Being a commander is not a copiable characteristic; these effects do not apply to copies of a player's commander.
- Apr 16, 2021 Being a commander is not a copiable characteristic; these effects do not apply to copies of a player’s commander.
- Apr 16, 2021 These effects apply to any commanders you control, not just your own commander.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Guardian Augmenter has been reprinted 4 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 76% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #271 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $5.84 | $5.27 | $1.41 | $0.93 |
| SOC #271 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C21 #389 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
| C21 #62 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SOC #271 
C21 #389 Guardian Augmenter in Commander
Guardian Augmenter is the #2,830 most-played card on EDHREC, up 45 places over the last 30 days.
Guardian Augmenter FAQ
How much is Guardian Augmenter worth?
Guardian Augmenter is worth about $1.00 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.00 to $9.05 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Guardian Augmenter legal in Commander?
Yes — Guardian Augmenter is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Guardian Augmenter been reprinted?
Yes — Guardian Augmenter has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Guardian Augmenter cheap?
Guardian Augmenter trades at about $1.00 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.