Recruiter of the Guard
Recruiter of the Guard Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Recruiter of the Guard is $5.49 (CN2 #22), and the most expensive is $54.02 (CN2 #22, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.71, down 1.0% over 7 days, down 1.7% over 30 days, up 9.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $18.51 (2025).
Recruiter of the Guard Printings & Prices
Recruiter of the Guard has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including alt art treatments.
Sell Recruiter of the Guard: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $37.50 cash for CN2 #22 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #22 | Foil | $37.50 | $74.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | CN2 #22 | Foil | $33.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MH3 #395 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH3 #395 | Foil | $7.20 | $17.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #22 | Nonfoil | $6.40 | $10.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | MH3 #266 | Foil | $5.50 | $10.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MH3 #266 | Foil | $5.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CN2 #22 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH3 #395 | Nonfoil | $4.70 | $8.49 | 45% |
| CoolStuffInc | MH3 #395 | Nonfoil | $4.50 | — | — |
Recruiter of the Guard Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a creature card with toughness 2 or less, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Recruiter of the Guard is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Recruiter of the Guard Rulings
- Jun 7, 2024 If a creature card has "*" in its toughness, the ability that defines its toughness works in all zones. For example, if Nethergoyf is in your library, its toughness is determined by the ability "Nethergoyf's power is equal to the number of card types among cards in your graveyard and its toughness is equal to that number plus 1." If your graveyard consists of an artifact card, a creature card, and an instant card, you won't be able to find Nethergoyf with Recruiter of the Guard since Nethergoyf's toughness will be 4.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Recruiter of the Guard has been reprinted 7 times. The Modern Horizons 3 reprint cut the price 60% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MH3 #395 | 2024-06-14 | Mythic | Alt Art | $4.96 | $5.13 | $4.05 | $4.30 |
| MH3 #266 | 2024-06-14 | Mythic | Standard | $13.11 | $6.07 | $5.23 | $5.17 |
| MH3 #266 | 2024-06-14 | Mythic | Standard | $5.44 | $4.97 | $4.47 | $4.42 |
| MH3 #395 | 2024-06-14 | Mythic | Alt Art | $14.60 | $12.83 | $11.31 | $8.45 |
| PLST #CN2-22 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CN2 #22 | 2016-08-26 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CN2 #22 | 2016-08-26 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
MH3 #395 
PLST #CN2-22 
CN2 #22 Recruiter of the Guard in Commander
Recruiter of the Guard is the #1,149 most-played card on EDHREC, down 5 places over the last 30 days.
Recruiter of the Guard FAQ
How much is Recruiter of the Guard worth?
Recruiter of the Guard is worth about $5.71 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $5.49 to $54.02 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Recruiter of the Guard legal in Commander?
Yes — Recruiter of the Guard is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Recruiter of the Guard been reprinted?
Yes — Recruiter of the Guard has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Recruiter of the Guard expensive?
Recruiter of the Guard holds a $5.71 price because Commander demand is high (#1,149 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.