Watchdog
TMPTempest/#314/1997Uncommon
MV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.15
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.18
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.12 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.18TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 5.3%30d▼ 10.0%90d▼ 14.3%
90d high
$0.22
90d low
$0.18
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.18
Tempest
- Down 10.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 18% below its 90 day high of $0.22.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact Creature — Dog
This creature blocks each combat if able.
As long as this creature is untapped, all creatures attacking you get -1/-0.
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Card capabilities
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Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Apr 2008
The second ability is no longer triggered. It continuously checks the tapped/untapped status of the Watchdog, and gives them -1/-0 as appropriate.
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About this card
Watchdog
Watchdog is an Artifact Creature — Dog, with mana cost {3} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.18 (down 10.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Watchdog FAQ
How much is Watchdog worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Watchdog is $0.18. It is down 10.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.18 to $0.22.
What is the cheapest printing of Watchdog?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Tempest at $0.18 on TCGplayer.
What set was Watchdog first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TMP #314, released 1997-10-14.
Is Watchdog legal in Commander?
Yes, Watchdog is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Watchdog legal in Modern?
Watchdog is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Watchdog legal in Standard?
Watchdog is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Watchdog do?
Watchdog is an Artifact Creature — Dog with mana cost {3}. Its Oracle text reads: "This creature blocks each combat if able. As long as this creature is untapped, all creatures attacking you get -1/-0.".