Magic: The Gathering

Rusted Sentinel

Magic 2012 215 • uncommon

Set: Magic 2012
Collector number: 215
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Jason Felix
Market price: $0.05

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$0.05market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.04 – $0.09 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Rusted Sentinel is an uncommon card that challenges players to manage their board state carefully, as it enters play tapped unless another artifact accompanies it. This mechanic requires strategic planning during deck construction to ensure the creature can participate in combat immediately.

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Card face

What it does

This creature enters tapped.

It has to deliberate a moment on the best way to break your face.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Rusted Sentinel was released as part of the Magic 2012 core set, which Wizards of the Coast debuted in July 2011. Designed as an artifact creature, it reflects the set's thematic focus on exploring classic fantasy tropes within the established mechanics of the game. It served as a mid-range card intended for limited play environments, offering players a durable body with a restrictive ability that required a certain board state to attack or block effectively.

The card’s illustration was created by artist Igor Kieryluk. Known for his work across various fantasy gaming properties, Kieryluk focused on a gritty, weathered aesthetic for the construct, emphasizing its neglected status through textured metallic decay. The card was received by the player base as a utility piece, valued more for its defensive capabilities in draft formats than for competitive play in structured deck formats like Standard.

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