Grove of the Guardian

PRTRReturn to Ravnica Promos/#240★/2012RarePromoReprint
Colour IDMV 0
Grove of the Guardian
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.99
Cardmarket€0.35
ManaPool$0.26
TCGplayer$0.41
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.40
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.99High $0.99Low $0.69▲ 43.5%
This printing
SetPRTR
Collector #240★
Released2012-10-05
Rarityrare
ArtistYeong-Hao Han
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
AttributesPromo · Reprint
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.41TCGplayer, USD, retail, foil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 6.8%90d▼ 10.9%
90d high
$0.49
90d low
$0.40
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 4th
Cheapest paper printing
$0.26
Return to Ravnica
  • Down 6.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 16% below its 90 day high of $0.49.
  • This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (4 priced in total).
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Compare printings (4 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Return to RavnicaRTR · #240 · 2012-10-05foilrare$0.26▲ 0.0%▼ 3.7%
eBay
The ListPLST · #GK1-124 · 2026-08-10nonfoilrare$0.28▲ 0.0%▲ 86.7%
eBay
GRN Guild KitGK1 · #124 · 2018-11-02nonfoilrare$0.29▲ 0.0%▲ 3.6%
eBay
Return to Ravnica PromosPRTR · #240★ · 2012-10-05foilrare$0.41▲ 0.0%▼ 6.8%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Land
: Add .
, , Tap two untapped creatures you control, Sacrifice this land: Create an 8/8 green and white Elemental creature token with vigilance.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (2)
wotc1 Oct 2012
To activate Grove of the Guardian’s second ability you can tap any two untapped creatures you control, including ones you haven’t controlled continuously since the beginning of your most recent turn.
wotc1 Oct 2012
You can’t tap Grove of the Guardian to activate both abilities at the same time.
Ranked by shared capabilities, colour identity, mana value and type. Never by strategic judgement.
About this card

Grove of the Guardian

Grove of the Guardian is a Land (mana value 0). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.41 (down 6.8% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Grove of the Guardian FAQ

How much is Grove of the Guardian worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Grove of the Guardian is $0.41. It is down 6.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.40 to $0.49.
What is the cheapest printing of Grove of the Guardian?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Return to Ravnica at $0.26 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Grove of the Guardian?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Return to Ravnica Promos at $0.41 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Grove of the Guardian are there?
Grove of the Guardian has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Grove of the Guardian first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PRTR #240★, released 2012-10-05.
What is the newest printing of Grove of the Guardian?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #GK1-124, released 2026-08-10.
Is Grove of the Guardian legal in Commander?
Yes, Grove of the Guardian is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Grove of the Guardian legal in Modern?
Yes, Grove of the Guardian is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.