Magic: The Gathering

Armory Guard

Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters 12 • common

Set: Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters
Collector number: 12
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Karl Kopinski
Market price: $0.02

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$0.02market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.02 – $0.04 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature card, the Armory Guard serves as a foundational element within its set, offering players a reliable and accessible option for their decks. Its inclusion in the Duel Decks series emphasizes its role in balanced, head-to-head play, where such utility units help shape the tactical flow of the match.

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What it does

This creature has vigilance as long as you control a Gate.

The Dimir agents watched from the shadows. "Eight hours, and I've yet to see him blink," Nefara hissed. "I suggest we find another way in."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Armory Guard was first released in 2013 as part of the Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters set. This set was designed to pit two iconic archetypes of fantasy role-playing against one another, featuring preconstructed decks that allowed players to engage in thematic gameplay right out of the box. The card represents the stalwart, defensive nature of the Hero deck, reinforcing the theme of disciplined soldiers protecting civilization against mythological threats.

The card features illustration by Karl Kopinski, a prolific artist known for his gritty, character-focused work in the fantasy genre. Kopinski employed a dynamic, textured style for the Guard, emphasizing the weight of the armor and the vigilance of the sentry. The design was received as a functional, utilitarian inclusion within the Duel Deck environment, serving as a reliable defensive wall that typified the tactical balance the developers sought to achieve for the Heroes side.

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