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Axebane Guardian
CREATURE — HUMAN DRUID Common
The List EDHREC #3,286
$0.16
+6.7%
7 days
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Axebane Guardian price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.16.
Axebane Guardian Price Summary
Axebane Guardian's current headline price is $0.16.
Axebane Guardian Printings & Prices
3 printings
Axebane Guardian has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Axebane Guardian: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RTR #115 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | RTR #115 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RTR #115 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | TDC #248 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #RTR-115 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | RTR #115 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDC #248 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Axebane Guardian Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Defender
{T}: Add X mana in any combination of colors, where X is the number of creatures you control with defender.
"Only a worthy few are permitted within the sentient forest known as Axebane."
Axebane Guardian is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
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Axebane Guardian Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 1, 2012 Axebane Guardian’s activated ability is a mana ability. It doesn’t use the stack and can’t be responded to. The number of creatures with defender you control is counted, and the color(s) of mana produced chosen, immediately after the ability is activated when the ability resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Axebane Guardian has been reprinted 4 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander reprint cut the price 74% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
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| TDC #248 | 2025-04-11 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #RTR-115 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| RTR #115 | 2012-10-05 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| RTR #115 | 2012-10-05 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
TDC #248 
RTR #115 Axebane Guardian in Commander
Axebane Guardian is the #3,286 most-played card on EDHREC, down 1 place over the last 30 days.
Axebane Guardian FAQ
How much is Axebane Guardian worth?
Axebane Guardian is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Axebane Guardian legal in Commander?
Yes — Axebane Guardian is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Axebane Guardian been reprinted?
Yes — Axebane Guardian has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Axebane Guardian cheap?
Axebane Guardian trades at about $0.16 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.