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Armory Guard Return to Ravnica MTG card
RTR #2 · Art by Karl Kopinski
RTR set symbol, CommonReturn to Ravnica#2Common

Armory Guard

Creature · Giant Soldier
TCGplayer market · RTR #2 nonfoil
$0.10 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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30 days
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EDHREC rank
#27,223 Down 116 in 30 days
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Armory Guard Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.10, flat over 7 days, up 11.1% over 30 days, down 37.5% over 90 days.

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Armory Guard Printings & Prices

Armory Guard has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

RVR set symbol, CommonRVR #3
RTR set symbol, CommonRTR #2
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DDL set symbol, CommonDDL #12

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Armory Guard Rules Text & Legality

Armory Guard

This creature has vigilance as long as you control a Gate.

The Dimir agents watched from the shadows. "Eight hours, and I've yet to see him blink," Nefara hissed. "I suggest we find another way in."

Armory Guard is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.

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Armory Guard Rulings

  • Oct 1, 2012

    Vigilance only matters when Armory Guard is being declared as an attacking creature. If Armory Guard is already attacking, losing control of your only Gate won’t cause Armory Guard to become tapped or to leave combat.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Armory Guard has been reprinted 5 times.

  • Oct 5, 2012RTR set symbol, CommonReturn to RavnicaRTR #2
  • Oct 5, 2012RTR set symbol, CommonReturn to Ravnica · foilRTR #2
  • Sep 6, 2013DDL set symbol, CommonDuel Decks: Heroes vs. MonstersDDL #12
  • Jan 12, 2024RVR set symbol, CommonRavnica Remastered · foilRVR #3
  • Jan 12, 2024RVR set symbol, CommonRavnica RemasteredRVR #3

Armory Guard in Commander

Armory Guard is the #27,223 most-played card on EDHREC, down 116 places over the last 30 days.

#27,223 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 116 in 30 days

Armory Guard FAQ

How much is Armory Guard worth?

Armory Guard is worth about $0.10 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Armory Guard legal in Commander?

Yes. Armory Guard is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Armory Guard been reprinted?

Yes. Armory Guard has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Armory Guard cheap?

Armory Guard trades at about $0.10; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#27,223 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Armory Guard?

Cards that fill a similar role include Garrison Griffin, Hold the Gates, Gatebreaker Ram.