Griffin Sentinel
Magic 2012 21 • common
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 21
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Warren Mahy
- Market price
- $0.05
What it does
Flying
Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)
Once a griffin sentinel adopts a territory as its own, only death can force it to betray its post.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Griffin Sentinel was released in 2011 as part of the Magic 2012 core set, a collection designed to introduce foundational mechanics and creature types to new and returning players. As a white-aligned creature, it was crafted to embody the traditional themes of the color: protection, vigilance, and aerial defense, serving as a reliable common-rarity staple for limited play formats like Draft and Sealed.
The card features artwork by Mike Bierek, whose illustration highlights the stoic nature of the griffin as a guardian figure. The design reflects Wizards of the Coast's intentional effort during the M12 era to balance straightforward, accessible gameplay with the iconic high-fantasy aesthetic that has defined the Magic: The Gathering brand since its inception.
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