Magic: The Gathering

Guardian of Ghirapur

March of the Machine 16 • rare

Set: March of the Machine
Collector number: 16
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Cynthia Sheppard
Market price: $0.38

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$0.38market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$0.34 – $0.44 over the tracked period

$0.38Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature from the March of the Machine set, Guardian of Ghirapur represents the high-stakes conflict of the Phyrexian invasion across the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. Cynthia Sheppard’s artwork captures the essence of this construct, which collectors value both for its role in the set’s narrative and its unique mechanical contribution to gameplay.

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What it does

Flying

When this creature enters, exile up to one other target creature or artifact you control. Return it to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.

She was hope incarnate, an incandescent bulwark against the tide of machines.

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Formats

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Tournament legality for Guardian of Ghirapur across the formats players actually play.

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Guardian of Ghirapur was released in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set March of the Machine. The set depicted a multiversal invasion by the Phyrexians, with this card representing the defensive efforts of the plane of Kaladesh. It was designed to function as a rare white creature that reinforces the mechanics of the set by offering tactical utility during combat and engagement.

The card was illustrated by Cynthia Sheppard, a long-time contributor to the game known for her expressive character work. For this piece, she aimed to capture the sleek, artificer-driven aesthetic of Ghirapur’s mechanical guardians, emphasizing a sense of protective stoicism that fits the card’s protective gameplay mechanics. It was received as a standard, flavorful addition to the set’s broader narrative of united resistance.

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About

About Guardian of Ghirapur

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