Magic: The Gathering

Loyal Guardian

Commander 2018 31 • uncommon

Set: Commander 2018
Collector number: 31
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Robbie Trevino
Market price: $0.72

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Market

What it's worth

$0.72market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.70 – $1.07 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card serves as a protective centerpiece for multiplayer formats, providing a steady stream of power to your board whenever a stronger opponent threatens the table. As an uncommon, it represents an accessible tool for players looking to balance the field by bolstering their smaller creatures in response to the pressure of the game.

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Card face

What it does

Trample

Lieutenant — At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control your commander, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.

Each scar on its hide is a badge of honor.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Loyal Guardian was released in 2018 as part of the Commander 2018 card set, a collection of four pre-constructed decks themed around different gameplay styles. The card was designed to support the 'Adaptive Enchantment' deck, which focused on utilizing creatures that grow in power as the game progresses. Its inclusion serves as a mechanical anchor for players looking to bolster their board state in multiplayer formats.

The artwork, illustrated by Svetlin Velinov, depicts a stoic, armored guardian figure, reflecting the protective role the card occupies in gameplay. Within the broader Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, this card belongs to the 'Loyal' cycle of creatures, which possess static abilities that trigger when a player controls their specific commander. The card was received as a functional, budget-friendly inclusion for green-aligned decks that prioritize creature-based strategies.

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Other printings

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About

About Loyal Guardian

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