Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Pippin, Guard of the Citadel is $0.75 (LTR #326, Showcase), and the most expensive is $6.26 (LTR #818, Showcase, Surge Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.75, down 2.6% over 7 days, up 17.2% over 30 days, up 63.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.78 (2026).
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Printings & Prices
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel has 6 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, silver foil, surge foil and foil finishes, including showcase, prerelease and borderless treatments.
Sell Pippin, Guard of the Citadel: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.20 cash for PLTR #218s (Foil).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLTR #218s | Foil | $3.20 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #669 | Silver Foil | $1.40 | $3.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #438 | Foil | $1.40 | $3.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #326 | Foil | $1.40 | $3.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #438 | Nonfoil | $1.15 | $2.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #326 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $2.29 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #669 | Nonfoil | $0.70 | $2.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #218 | Nonfoil | $0.60 | $1.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | LTR #218 | Foil | $0.45 | $1.49 | 70% |
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Rules Text & Legality
Vigilance, ward {1}
{T}: Another target creature you control gains protection from the card type of your choice until end of turn. (It can't be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, enchanted, or equipped by anything of that type.)
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Rulings
- Jun 16, 2023 You may choose any card type. The ones that may appear in a normal game of Magic are artifact, battle, creature, enchantment, instant, kindred, land, planeswalker, and sorcery. Supertypes such as legendary and basic may not be chosen. Subtypes such as Halfling, Aura, and Forest also may not be chosen.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTR #818 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| LTR #669 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| LTR #669 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| LTR #326 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| LTR #326 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| LTR #438 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Borderless |
| LTR #438 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Borderless |
| PLTR #218s | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Prerelease |
| LTR #218 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Standard |
| LTR #218 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Standard |
LTR #818 
PLTR #218s Pippin, Guard of the Citadel in Commander
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel is the #3,165 most-played card on EDHREC, down 30 places over the last 30 days.
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel FAQ
How much is Pippin, Guard of the Citadel worth?
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel is worth about $0.75 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $0.75 to $6.26 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Pippin, Guard of the Citadel legal in Commander?
Yes — Pippin, Guard of the Citadel is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Pippin, Guard of the Citadel been reprinted?
Yes — Pippin, Guard of the Citadel has been reprinted 10 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pippin, Guard of the Citadel cheap?
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel trades at about $0.75 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful.