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Guardian Idol
ARTIFACT Common
Iconic Masters EDHREC #8,232
$0.31
-3.1%
7 days
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Guardian Idol price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.31.
Guardian Idol Price Summary
Guardian Idol's current headline price is $0.31.
Guardian Idol Printings & Prices
4 printings
Guardian Idol has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Guardian Idol: Buylist Offers
8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #128 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #128 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #128 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #467 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #128 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #216 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #216 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #753 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Guardian Idol Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗This artifact enters tapped.
{T}: Add {C}.
{2}: This artifact becomes a 2/2 Golem artifact creature until end of turn.
Guardian Idol is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Guardian Idol Rulings
3 most recent
- Nov 17, 2017 Activating the last ability of Guardian Idol while it's already a creature will override any effects that set its power or toughness to a specific value. Effects that modify power or toughness without setting them to a specific value will continue to apply.
- Nov 17, 2017 If Guardian Idol has any +1/+1 counters on it, those counters will remain on it after it stops being a creature. Those counters will have no effect as long as Guardian Idol isn't a creature, but they will apply again if it later becomes a creature.
- Aug 1, 2008 A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature can attack, and its {T} abilities can be activated, only if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn. It doesn't matter how long the permanent has been a creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Guardian Idol has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #753 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| JMP #467 | 2020-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| IMA #216 | 2017-11-17 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| IMA #216 | 2017-11-17 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| 5DN #128 | 2004-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| 5DN #128 | 2004-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
J25 #753 
JMP #467 
5DN #128 Guardian Idol in Commander
Guardian Idol is the #8,232 most-played card on EDHREC, down 69 places over the last 30 days.
Guardian Idol FAQ
How much is Guardian Idol worth?
Guardian Idol is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Guardian Idol legal in Commander?
Yes — Guardian Idol is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Guardian Idol been reprinted?
Yes — Guardian Idol has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Guardian Idol cheap?
Guardian Idol trades at about $0.31 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,232 on EDHREC).