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Basilica Guards
CREATURE — HUMAN SOLDIER Common
Gatecrash EDHREC #15,702
$0.20
+0.0%
7 days
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Basilica Guards Price Summary
Basilica Guards's current headline price is $0.20.
Basilica Guards Printings & Prices
2 printings
Basilica Guards has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Basilica Guards: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | GTC #5 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #7 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | GTC #5 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | RVR #7 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | RVR #7 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | GTC #5 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #5 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #7 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | GTC #5 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | RVR #7 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Basilica Guards Rules Text & Legality
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Extort (Whenever you cast a spell, you may pay {W/B}. If you do, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain that much life.)
""None may pass . . . for free.""
Basilica Guards is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
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Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Basilica Guards Rulings
4 most recent
- Jan 12, 2024 The amount of life you gain from extort is based on the total amount of life lost, not necessarily the number of opponents you have. For example, if your opponent's life total can't change (perhaps because that player controls Platinum Emperion), you won't gain any life.
- Jan 12, 2024 The extort ability doesn't target any player.
- Jan 12, 2024 The extort ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. The ability resolves even if that spell is countered.
- Jan 12, 2024 You may pay {W/B} a maximum of one time for each extort triggered ability. You decide whether to pay when the ability resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Basilica Guards has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RVR #7 | 2024-01-12 | Common | Standard | — | — |
| RVR #7 | 2024-01-12 | Common | Standard | — | — |
| GTC #5 | 2013-02-01 | Common | Standard | — | — |
| GTC #5 | 2013-02-01 | Common | Standard | — | — |
RVR #7 Basilica Guards in Commander
Basilica Guards is the #15,702 most-played card on EDHREC, down 203 places over the last 30 days.
Basilica Guards FAQ
How much is Basilica Guards worth?
Basilica Guards is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Basilica Guards legal in Commander?
Yes — Basilica Guards is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Basilica Guards been reprinted?
Yes — Basilica Guards has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Basilica Guards cheap?
Basilica Guards trades at about $0.20 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,702 on EDHREC).