Armored Guardian
~$0.36 low · ~$8.23 high
Multicolor. Creature — Cat Soldier
Invasion #230 · Illustrated by Arnie Swekel
Invasion #230 · Illustrated by Arnie SwekelWhat is Armored Guardian worth?
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Oracle text
: Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.
: This creature gains shroud until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
2/5
Format legality
The only printing of Armored Guardian
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Invasion inv #230· 2000rare· Cardmarket €0.32 · €7.05 foil | rare | $0.36 | $8.23 | €0.32€7.05 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2000
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #28,869 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Arnie Swekel
Rulings (1)
2004-10-04
You can activate the ability that grants shroud in response to this card being targeted by a spell or ability. If you do so, then (if this is the spell or abilities only target) the spell or ability won't resolve since this card will now be an illegal target.
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