Guardian Kirin
MH2Modern Horizons 2/#15/2021Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.07
TCGplayer$0.08
ManaPool$0.15
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.08TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 33.3%90d▼ 33.3%
90d high
$0.12
90d low
$0.06
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.08
Modern Horizons 2
- Up 33.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 33% below its 90 day high of $0.12.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 250% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Kirin
Flying
Whenever another creature you control dies, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
2 / 3
Keywords
Flying
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (1)
wotc18 Jun 2021
If Guardian Kirin and another creature you control die simultaneously (perhaps because they were both attacking or blocking), Guardian Kirin won't be on the battlefield as its triggered ability resolves. It can't be saved by the +1/+1 counter that would have been put on it.
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About this card
Guardian Kirin
Guardian Kirin is a Creature — Kirin, with mana cost {3}{W} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.08 (up 33.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Guardian Kirin FAQ
How much is Guardian Kirin worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Guardian Kirin is $0.08. It is up 33.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.06 to $0.12.
What is the cheapest printing of Guardian Kirin?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Modern Horizons 2 at $0.08 on TCGplayer.
What set was Guardian Kirin first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MH2 #15, released 2021-06-18.
Is there a foil version of Guardian Kirin?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.28 versus $0.08 for nonfoil, which is 250% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Guardian Kirin legal in Commander?
Yes, Guardian Kirin is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Guardian Kirin legal in Modern?
Yes, Guardian Kirin is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Guardian Kirin legal in Standard?
Guardian Kirin is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Guardian Kirin do?
Guardian Kirin is a Creature — Kirin with mana cost {3}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Flying Whenever another creature you control dies, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.".