Opal Guardian
TSPTime Spiral/#30/2006Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.13
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.27
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
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
$0.27TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 12.5%30d▲ 50.0%90d▲ 42.1%
90d high
$0.27
90d low
$0.18
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.27
Time Spiral
- Up 50.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.27.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 181% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
When an opponent casts a creature spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, this enchantment becomes a 3/4 Gargoyle creature with flying and protection from red.
Card capabilities
EnchantmentProtection
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Rulings (4)
wotc1 Aug 2008
A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature can attack, and its {T} abilities can be activated, only if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn. It doesn't matter how long the permanent has been a creature.
wotc25 Sept 2006
Guardian's effect doesn't wear off.
wotc25 Sept 2006
A face-down creature spell will cause Opal Guardian's ability to trigger (if it's an enchantment).
wotc25 Sept 2006
After the triggered ability resolves, Opal Guardian is no longer an enchantment.
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About this card
Opal Guardian
Opal Guardian is an Enchantment, with mana cost {W}{W}{W} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.27 (up 50.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Opal Guardian FAQ
How much is Opal Guardian worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Opal Guardian is $0.27. It is up 50.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.18 to $0.27.
What is the cheapest printing of Opal Guardian?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Time Spiral at $0.27 on TCGplayer.
What set was Opal Guardian first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TSP #30, released 2006-10-06.
Is there a foil version of Opal Guardian?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.76 versus $0.27 for nonfoil, which is 181% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Opal Guardian legal in Commander?
Yes, Opal Guardian is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Opal Guardian legal in Modern?
Yes, Opal Guardian is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Opal Guardian legal in Standard?
Opal Guardian is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Opal Guardian do?
Opal Guardian is an Enchantment with mana cost {W}{W}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "When an opponent casts a creature spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, this enchantment becomes a 3/4 Gargoyle creature with flying and protection from red.".