Guile
Lorwyn 69 • rare
- Set
- Lorwyn
- Collector number
- 69
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai
- Market price
- $0.98
What it does
This creature can't be blocked except by three or more creatures.
If a spell or ability you control would counter a spell, instead exile that spell and you may play that card without paying its mana cost.
When Guile is put into a graveyard from anywhere, shuffle it into its owner's library.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Guile on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Guile was released as part of the Lorwyn expansion for Magic: The Gathering in October 2007. As part of a cycle of five 'Incarnations' representing the concepts of the planeswalkers' elemental alignments, the card was designed to embody the essence of blue mana. Mechanically, it reflects the color's thematic reliance on countermagic and manipulation, offering a way to recycle countered spells back into a player's library rather than allowing them to be discarded.
The card’s artwork was rendered by illustrator Kev Walker, a prominent contributor to the game’s aesthetic for decades. Walker’s depiction captures the ethereal and fluid nature of an elemental entity composed of swirling arcane energy, a visual interpretation meant to evoke the abstract concept of 'guile.' Upon its release, the card was received as a solid utility creature, particularly valued in control-oriented decks for its unique ability to disrupt an opponent's resources while providing a resilient board presence.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Guile
Guile is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Lorwyn 69 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Guile on collecto.rs?
Guile doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Guile?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Guile catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Guile is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
