Grim Guardian
JOUJourney into Nyx/#73/2014Common
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.54
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.36
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.49Low $0.35▼ 10.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.36TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 24.1%30d▲ 9.1%90d▲ 12.5%
90d high
$0.39
90d low
$0.27
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.36
Journey into Nyx
- Up 9.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 8% below its 90 day high of $0.39.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1308% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment Creature — Zombie
Constellation — Whenever this creature or another enchantment you control enters, each opponent loses 1 life.
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Keywords
Constellation
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (3)
wotc26 Apr 2014
A constellation ability triggers whenever an enchantment enters the battlefield under your control for any reason. Enchantments with other card types, such as enchantment creatures, will also cause constellation abilities to trigger.
wotc26 Apr 2014
When an enchantment enters the battlefield under your control, each constellation ability of permanents you control will trigger. You can put these abilities on the stack in any order. The last ability you put on the stack will be the first one that resolves.
wotc26 Apr 2014
An Aura spell without bestow that has an illegal target when it tries to resolve won't resolve and will be put into its owner's graveyard. It won't enter the battlefield and constellation abilities won't trigger. An Aura spell with bestow won't be countered this way. It will revert to being an enchantment creature and resolve, entering the battlefield and triggering constellation abilities.
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About this card
Grim Guardian
Grim Guardian is an Enchantment Creature — Zombie, with mana cost {2}{B} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.36 (up 9.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Grim Guardian FAQ
How much is Grim Guardian worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Grim Guardian is $0.36. It is up 9.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.27 to $0.39.
What is the cheapest printing of Grim Guardian?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Journey into Nyx at $0.36 on TCGplayer.
What set was Grim Guardian first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from JOU #73, released 2014-05-02.
Is there a foil version of Grim Guardian?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $5.07 versus $0.36 for nonfoil, which is 1308% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Grim Guardian legal in Commander?
Yes, Grim Guardian is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Grim Guardian legal in Modern?
Yes, Grim Guardian is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Grim Guardian legal in Standard?
Grim Guardian is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Grim Guardian do?
Grim Guardian is an Enchantment Creature — Zombie with mana cost {2}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Constellation — Whenever this creature or another enchantment you control enters, each opponent loses 1 life.".