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Protector of the Wastes
CREATURE — DRAGON Rare
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander EDHREC #10,362
$0.29
+20.8%
7 days
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Protector of the Wastes price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.29.
Protector of the Wastes Price Summary
Protector of the Wastes's current headline price is $0.29.
Protector of the Wastes Printings & Prices
2 printings
Protector of the Wastes has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
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| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
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| Card Kingdom | TDC #54 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDC #14 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Protector of the Wastes Rules Text & Legality
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When this creature enters or becomes monstrous, exile up to two target artifacts and/or enchantments controlled by different players.
{4}{W}: Monstrosity 3. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put three +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
Protector of the Wastes 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
Protector of the Wastes Rulings
2 most recent
- Apr 4, 2025 Monstrous isn’t an ability that a creature has. It’s just something true about that creature. If the creature stops being a creature or loses its abilities, it will continue to be monstrous.
- Apr 4, 2025 Once a creature becomes monstrous, it can’t become monstrous again. If the creature is already monstrous when the monstrosity ability resolves, nothing happens.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Protector of the Wastes has been reprinted 2 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander reprint cut the price 90% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
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| TDC #54 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
| TDC #14 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
Protector of the Wastes in Commander
Protector of the Wastes is the #10,362 most-played card on EDHREC, up 143 places over the last 30 days.
Protector of the Wastes FAQ
How much is Protector of the Wastes worth?
Protector of the Wastes is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Protector of the Wastes legal in Commander?
Yes — Protector of the Wastes is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Protector of the Wastes been reprinted?
Yes — Protector of the Wastes has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Protector of the Wastes cheap?
Protector of the Wastes trades at about $0.29 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,362 on EDHREC).