Protector of the Wastes
TDCTarkir: Dragonstorm Commander/#54/2025Rare
Colour IDMV 6
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.69
Cardmarket€0.48
ManaPool$0.25
TCGplayer$0.48
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.09
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.47 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.69High $0.79Low $0.49▲ 16.9%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.48TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 2.1%90d▼ 9.4%
90d high
$0.66
90d low
$0.47
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.33
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander
- Up 2.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 27% below its 90 day high of $0.66.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Dragon
Flying
When this creature enters or becomes monstrous, exile up to two target artifacts and/or enchantments controlled by different players.
: Monstrosity 3. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put three +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
5 / 5
Keywords
FlyingMonstrosity
Card capabilities
Creature
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Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (2)
wotc4 Apr 2025
Monstrous isn’t an ability that a creature has. It’s just something true about that creature. If the creature stops being a creature or loses its abilities, it will continue to be monstrous.
wotc4 Apr 2025
Once a creature becomes monstrous, it can’t become monstrous again. If the creature is already monstrous when the monstrosity ability resolves, nothing happens.
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About this card
Protector of the Wastes
Protector of the Wastes is a Creature — Dragon, with mana cost {4}{W}{W} (mana value 6). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.48 (up 2.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Protector of the Wastes FAQ
How much is Protector of the Wastes worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Protector of the Wastes is $0.48. It is up 2.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.47 to $0.66.
What is the cheapest printing of Protector of the Wastes?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander at $0.33 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Protector of the Wastes?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander at $0.48 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Protector of the Wastes are there?
Protector of the Wastes has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Protector of the Wastes first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TDC #54, released 2025-04-11.
Is Protector of the Wastes legal in Commander?
Yes, Protector of the Wastes is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Protector of the Wastes legal in Modern?
Protector of the Wastes is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Protector of the Wastes legal in Standard?
Protector of the Wastes is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.