Magic: The Gathering

Border Guard

Starter 1999 9 • common

Set: Starter 1999
Collector number: 9
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Kev Walker
Market price: $0.22

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Market

What it's worth

$0.22market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.14 – $0.22 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common card serves as a foundational element for players, offering a steady defensive presence during the game. Its role in the Starter set makes it a familiar starting point for those beginning their collection.

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Card face

What it does

"Join the army, see foreign countries!" they'd said.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Border Guard card was released in 1999 as part of the initial Starter Set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, a product designed to introduce players to the mechanics established by Media Factory in Japan. The set was localized for international audiences by Wizards of the Coast, intended to capture the burgeoning popularity of the Pokémon franchise following the successful debut of the Game Boy titles and the animated series.

The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the Pokémon series. His approach for the early sets emphasized a clean, watercolor-influenced aesthetic that defined the visual identity of the franchise during its infancy. As a common card within the Starter Set, it served as a foundational element for new players, praised for its clarity and consistency within the game's early strategic framework.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Border GuardPortal · #9 · common · 1997$0.17

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About

About Border Guard

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