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Silkguard Secrets of Strixhaven Commander MTG card
SOC #286 · Art by Dan Murayama Scott
SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven Commander#286Rare

Silkguard

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$0.39 −2.5% −$0.01, 7 days
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#2,345 Up 3 in 30 days
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Silkguard Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.39, down 2.5% over 7 days, down 2.5% over 30 days, flat over 90 days.

Silkguard Price History

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Silkguard in Sealed Products

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Silkguard Printings & Prices

Silkguard has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and extended art treatments.

SOC set symbol, RareSOC #286
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NEC set symbol, RareNEC #29
NEC set symbol, RareNEC #71
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MAR set symbol, MythicMAR #37
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Silkguard Rules Text & Legality

Silkguard

Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to X target creatures you control.

Auras, Equipment, and modified creatures you control gain hexproof until end of turn. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)

Silkguard is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Silkguard Rulings

  • Feb 18, 2022

    A creature that is equipped is considered modified no matter who controls the Equipment that's attached to it.

  • Feb 18, 2022

    A creature with a counter on it is considered modified no matter what kind of counter it is or which player put it on that creature.

  • Feb 18, 2022

    An Aura controlled by an opponent does not cause a creature you control to be modified.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Silkguard has been reprinted 5 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 90% in 30 days.

  • Feb 18, 2022NEC set symbol, RareNeon Dynasty CommanderNEC #29
  • Feb 18, 2022NEC set symbol, RareNeon Dynasty Commander · Extended ArtNEC #71
  • Sep 26, 2025MAR set symbol, MythicMarvel Universe · Borderless, foilMAR #37
  • Sep 26, 2025MAR set symbol, MythicMarvel Universe · BorderlessMAR #37
  • Apr 24, 2026SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven CommanderSOC #286

Silkguard in Commander

Silkguard is the #2,345 most-played card on EDHREC, up 3 places over the last 30 days.

#2,345 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 3 in 30 days

Silkguard FAQ

How much is Silkguard worth?

Silkguard is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Silkguard legal in Commander?

Yes. Silkguard is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Silkguard been reprinted?

Yes. Silkguard has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Silkguard cheap?

Silkguard trades at about $0.39; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Silkguard?

Cards that fill a similar role include Tyvar's Stand, Snakeskin Veil, Gaea's Gift.