Gideon's Avenger
M12Magic 2012/#17/2011Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.29
Cardmarket€1.27
TCGplayer$0.72
ManaPool$0.29
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.33
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.29High $1.79Low $0.99▲ 30.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.72TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 2.9%30d▲ 4.3%90d▲ 14.3%
90d high
$0.72
90d low
$0.63
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.72
Magic 2012
- Up 4.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.72.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 171% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Soldier
Whenever a creature an opponent controls becomes tapped, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
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Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Rulings (1)
wotc22 Sept 2011
If an opponent's creature enters tapped, Gideon's Avenger's ability doesn't trigger.
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About this card
Gideon's Avenger
Gideon's Avenger is a Creature — Human Soldier, with mana cost {1}{W}{W} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.72 (up 4.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Gideon's Avenger FAQ
How much is Gideon's Avenger worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Gideon's Avenger is $0.72. It is up 4.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.63 to $0.72.
What is the cheapest printing of Gideon's Avenger?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2012 at $0.72 on TCGplayer.
What set was Gideon's Avenger first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M12 #17, released 2011-07-15.
Is there a foil version of Gideon's Avenger?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.95 versus $0.72 for nonfoil, which is 171% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Gideon's Avenger legal in Commander?
Yes, Gideon's Avenger is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Gideon's Avenger legal in Modern?
Yes, Gideon's Avenger is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Gideon's Avenger legal in Standard?
Gideon's Avenger is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Gideon's Avenger do?
Gideon's Avenger is a Creature — Human Soldier with mana cost {1}{W}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever a creature an opponent controls becomes tapped, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.".