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Guardian Scalelord
CREATURE — DRAGON Rare
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander EDHREC #4,709
$0.29
-12.1%
7 days
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Guardian Scalelord price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.29.
Guardian Scalelord Price Summary
Guardian Scalelord's current headline price is $0.29.
Guardian Scalelord Printings & Prices
3 printings
Guardian Scalelord has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
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Sell Guardian Scalelord: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MOC #103 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MOC #16 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOC #149 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Guardian Scalelord Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Backup 1 (When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. If that's another creature, it gains the following abilities until end of turn.)
Flying
Whenever this creature attacks, return target nonland permanent card with mana value X or less from your graveyard to the battlefield, where X is this creature's power.
Guardian Scalelord is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Guardian Scalelord Rulings
5 most recent
- Apr 14, 2023 Backup confers only abilities that are actually printed below it. Any abilities that are gained by the permanent are ignored, including abilities gained due to a resolving spell or ability or copy effects.
- Apr 14, 2023 If a backup ability causes another creature to gain abilities, the creature with backup will still have those abilities.
- Apr 14, 2023 If a backup ability targets the creature with backup, that creature will get +1/+1 counters, but it won't gain additional abilities.
- Apr 14, 2023 If a backup ability targets the creature with backup, that creature will get +1/+1 counters, but it won’t gain additional abilities.
- Apr 14, 2023 If a permanent enters the battlefield as a copy of a card with a backup ability or a token is created that is a copy of that card, the order of the printed abilities is maintained.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Guardian Scalelord has been reprinted 3 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 87% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #149 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MOC #103 | 2023-04-21 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
| MOC #16 | 2023-04-21 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
MOC #103 Guardian Scalelord in Commander
Guardian Scalelord is the #4,709 most-played card on EDHREC, up 59 places over the last 30 days.
Guardian Scalelord FAQ
How much is Guardian Scalelord worth?
Guardian Scalelord is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Guardian Scalelord legal in Commander?
Yes — Guardian Scalelord is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Guardian Scalelord been reprinted?
Yes — Guardian Scalelord has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Guardian Scalelord cheap?
Guardian Scalelord trades at about $0.29 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.