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Karakyk Guardian
CREATURE — DRAGON Uncommon
Tarkir: Dragonstorm EDHREC #13,406
$0.16
+6.3%
7 days
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Karakyk Guardian price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.16.
Karakyk Guardian Price Summary
Karakyk Guardian's current headline price is $0.16.
Karakyk Guardian Printings & Prices
2 printings
Karakyk Guardian has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
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Sell Karakyk Guardian: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TDM #198 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDM #312 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDM #312 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDM #198 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Karakyk Guardian Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Flying, vigilance, trample
This creature has hexproof as long as it hasn't dealt damage yet. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
"As the Temur returned to Karakyk during the chill of winter, some shadows overhead were a blessing rather than a threat."
Karakyk Guardian is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Karakyk Guardian Rulings
2 most recent
- Apr 4, 2025 If Karakyk Guardian leaves the battlefield and returns, it’s considered a new object even if it’s represented by the same card. It has hexproof again until it deals damage.
- Apr 4, 2025 If a triggered ability triggers at the same time that Karakyk Guardian deals damage for the first time, targets for that ability are chosen after Karakyk Guardian no longer has hexproof.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Karakyk Guardian has been reprinted 4 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm reprint cut the price 83% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDM #198 | 2025-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TDM #312 | 2025-04-11 | Uncommon | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| TDM #198 | 2025-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TDM #312 | 2025-04-11 | Uncommon | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
Karakyk Guardian in Commander
Karakyk Guardian is the #13,406 most-played card on EDHREC, down 140 places over the last 30 days.
Karakyk Guardian FAQ
How much is Karakyk Guardian worth?
Karakyk Guardian is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Karakyk Guardian legal in Commander?
Yes — Karakyk Guardian is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Karakyk Guardian been reprinted?
Yes — Karakyk Guardian has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Karakyk Guardian cheap?
Karakyk Guardian trades at about $0.16 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,406 on EDHREC).