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Guard Dogs
Price history
Guard Dogs price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.25.
Guard Dogs Price Summary
Guard Dogs's current headline price is $0.25.
Guard Dogs Printings & Prices
Guard Dogs has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Guard Dogs: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLS #5 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLS #5 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Guard Dogs Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{2}{W}, {T}: Choose a permanent you control. Prevent all combat damage target creature would deal this turn if it shares a color with that permanent.
Guard Dogs is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Guard Dogs Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 You choose the target on activation and choose the permanent which is compared for color on resolution.
- Oct 4, 2004 You only check colors on resolution and not later when the damage prevention actually is applied.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Guard Dogs has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLS #5 | 2001-02-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLS #5 | 2001-02-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
Guard Dogs in Commander
Guard Dogs is the #28,398 most-played card on EDHREC, down 293 places over the last 30 days.
Guard Dogs FAQ
How much is Guard Dogs worth?
Guard Dogs is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Guard Dogs legal in Commander?
Yes — Guard Dogs is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Guard Dogs been reprinted?
Yes — Guard Dogs has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Guard Dogs cheap?
Guard Dogs trades at about $0.25 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,398 on EDHREC).