Safeguard
TMPTempest/#39/1997Rare
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.35
ManaPool$0.19
TCGplayer$0.36
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.49Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.36TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 2.9%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 2.9%
90d high
$0.37
90d low
$0.35
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.36
Tempest
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 3% below its 90 day high of $0.37.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt by target creature this turn.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
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About this card
Safeguard
Safeguard is an Enchantment, with mana cost {3}{W}{W} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.36 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Safeguard FAQ
How much is Safeguard worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Safeguard is $0.36. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.35 to $0.37.
What is the cheapest printing of Safeguard?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Tempest at $0.36 on TCGplayer.
What set was Safeguard first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TMP #39, released 1997-10-14.
Is Safeguard legal in Commander?
Yes, Safeguard is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Safeguard legal in Modern?
Safeguard is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Safeguard legal in Standard?
Safeguard is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Safeguard do?
Safeguard is an Enchantment with mana cost {3}{W}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "{2}{W}: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt by target creature this turn.".