The Protector
THP1Theros Hero's Path/#1a/2013Common
MV 0
Current paper retail
Cardmarket€0.66
TCGplayer$0.88
ManaPool$0.52
Paper retail history (USD)
2 providers
Latest $0.52High $0.70Low $0.47▼ 7.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.88TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 8.6%
90d high
$0.88
90d low
$0.81
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.88
Theros Hero's Path
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.88.
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Gameplay and rules
Hero
: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
The Protector
The Protector is a Hero (mana value 0).
Format legality: Commander: not_legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.88 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
The Protector FAQ
How much is The Protector worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for The Protector is $0.88. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.81 to $0.88.
What is the cheapest printing of The Protector?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Theros Hero's Path at $0.88 on TCGplayer.
What set was The Protector first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from THP1 #1a, released 2013-09-27.
Is The Protector legal in Commander?
The Protector is not currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Protector legal in Modern?
The Protector is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Protector legal in Standard?
The Protector is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does The Protector do?
The Protector is a Hero. Its Oracle text reads: "{T}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.".