Akroan Skyguard
Born of the Gods 3 • common
- Set
- Born of the Gods
- Collector number
- 3
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Mark Winters
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Flying
Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
"Trust me. When you have earned a god's favor, you'll know."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Akroan Skyguard on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Akroan Skyguard was released in 2014 as part of the Born of the Gods set, the second expansion in the Theros block for Magic: The Gathering. Inspired by the mythic structures and heroic archetypes of classical Greek antiquity, the card reflects the set's focus on the 'Heroic' mechanic, which rewards players for targeting their own creatures with spells. As a member of the Akroan military force, the creature represents the disciplined, flying aerial units defending the human polis of Akros against the threats of the plane of Theros.
The artwork for this card was executed by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his vibrant and character-focused aesthetic. Voss captured the Skyguard in a dynamic pose that emphasizes both the armored nature of the Akroan infantry and the presence of a winged steed, a common motif in Theros that bridges the gap between mortal soldiers and the fantastical inhabitants of the setting. Upon its release, the card was widely utilized in Limited formats, where its low mana cost and potential for rapid growth made it a reliable inclusion for players prioritizing aggressive, creature-centric strategies.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Akroan Skyguard
Akroan Skyguard is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Born of the Gods 3 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Akroan Skyguard on collecto.rs?
Akroan Skyguard doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Akroan Skyguard?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Akroan Skyguard catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Akroan Skyguard is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
