Jade Guardian
XLNIxalan/#194/2017Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.04
TCGplayer$0.21
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.21TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 4.5%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 16.7%
90d high
$0.23
90d low
$0.16
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.21
Ixalan
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 9% below its 90 day high of $0.23.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 62% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Merfolk Shaman
Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target Merfolk you control.
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Keywords
Hexproof
Card capabilities
CreatureProtection
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc29 Sept 2017
Jade Guardian can be the target of its own ability.
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About this card
Jade Guardian
Jade Guardian is a Creature — Merfolk Shaman, with mana cost {3}{G} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.21 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Jade Guardian FAQ
How much is Jade Guardian worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Jade Guardian is $0.21. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.16 to $0.23.
What is the cheapest printing of Jade Guardian?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Ixalan at $0.21 on TCGplayer.
What set was Jade Guardian first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from XLN #194, released 2017-09-29.
Is there a foil version of Jade Guardian?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.34 versus $0.21 for nonfoil, which is 62% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Jade Guardian legal in Commander?
Yes, Jade Guardian is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Jade Guardian legal in Modern?
Yes, Jade Guardian is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Jade Guardian legal in Standard?
Jade Guardian is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Jade Guardian do?
Jade Guardian is a Creature — Merfolk Shaman with mana cost {3}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target Merfolk you control.".