Guardian of the Gateless
Guardian of the Gateless Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Guardian of the Gateless is $0.28 (GTC #14), and the most expensive is $6.84 (CN2 #89, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.28, flat over 7 days, down 12.5% over 30 days, down 6.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.32 (2026).
Guardian of the Gateless Printings & Prices
Guardian of the Gateless has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Guardian of the Gateless: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.95 cash for CN2 #89 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 45% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #89 | Foil | $4.95 | $8.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #14 | Foil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| CoolStuffInc | GTC #14 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CN2 #89 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #89 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #14 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
Guardian of the Gateless Rules Text & Legality
Flying
This creature can block any number of creatures.
Whenever this creature blocks, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn for each creature it's blocking.
Guardian of the Gateless is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Guardian of the Gateless Rulings
- Jan 24, 2013 Guardian of the Gateless's last ability triggers only once when it's declared as a blocker no matter how many creatures it's blocking.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Guardian of the Gateless has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN2 #89 | 2016-08-26 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CN2 #89 | 2016-08-26 | Uncommon | Standard |
| GTC #14 | 2013-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| GTC #14 | 2013-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
CN2 #89 
GTC #14 Guardian of the Gateless in Commander
Guardian of the Gateless is the #12,846 most-played card on EDHREC, down 64 places over the last 30 days.
Guardian of the Gateless FAQ
How much is Guardian of the Gateless worth?
Guardian of the Gateless is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.28 to $6.84 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Guardian of the Gateless legal in Commander?
Yes — Guardian of the Gateless is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Guardian of the Gateless been reprinted?
Yes — Guardian of the Gateless has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Guardian of the Gateless cheap?
Guardian of the Gateless trades at about $0.28 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,846 on EDHREC).