Magic: The Gathering

Gearsmith Guardian

Core Set 2019 237 • common

Set: Core Set 2019
Collector number: 237
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 5 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Deruchenko Alexander
Market price: $0.07

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What it's worth

$0.07market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.04 – $0.07 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Gearsmith Guardian is a common card that provides a reliable defensive presence on the table, often serving as a foundational piece for players building out their mechanical synergies. Its place in this set highlights the importance of cost-effective units that help maintain board stability during the early stages of a game.

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Card face

What it does

This creature gets +2/+0 as long as you control a blue creature.

Made in its creator's image, though slightly more clangy.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Gearsmith Guardian was released in 2018 as part of the Core Set 2019 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed to serve as a functional common-rarity creature, the card draws upon the lore of Kaladesh, a plane defined by its intricate artifice and steampunk-inspired aesthetics. Its inclusion in a core set was intended to provide players with a reliable defensive presence during the limited format gameplay of that season.

The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Daarken, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering franchise known for his atmospheric and gritty fantasy style. By emphasizing the clockwork, metallic components of the construct, the artwork conveys the industrial nature of the Gearsmith's trade. The design was well-received by players looking for straightforward, reliable mechanics that reinforced the set's broader themes of craftsmanship and structural integrity.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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Gearsmith GuardianJumpstart 2022 · #767 · common · 2022$0.09

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