Magic: The Gathering

Guardian Angel

Intl. Collectors' Edition 22 • common

Set: Intl. Collectors' Edition
Collector number: 22
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: X mana white mana
Type: Instant
Colors: White
Artist: Anson Maddocks
Market price: $2.45

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Market

What it's worth

$2.45market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$1.00 – $2.45 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card from the Intl. Collectors' Edition represents a foundational entry for enthusiasts of the set. As a common rarity, it serves as an accessible piece of the collection that highlights the aesthetic consistency of the series.

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Card face

What it does

Prevent the next X damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. Until end of turn, you may pay 1 generic mana any time you could cast an instant. If you do, prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to that permanent or player this turn.

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 Guardian Angel card was released as part of the International Collectors' Edition (ICE) for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This specific set was printed in 1993 as a promotional product intended for international markets, featuring a distinct gold border and a back design that differed from the standard game cards to prevent them from being used in tournament play.

The artwork for Guardian Angel was originally illustrated by Quinton Hoover. Hoover was a foundational artist for the early Magic: The Gathering sets, known for his romantic and ethereal style that often featured graceful figures and fluid lines. His design for this card was intended to embody the concept of protection and divine intervention, and it has remained a recognizable piece of early trading card game history for its classic aesthetic.

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Other printings

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About

About Guardian Angel

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