Spectral Guardian

Spectral Guardian

$0.68

Updated 5h ago
mirrare·Creature — Spirit·{2}{W}{W}

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.

About This Card

Spectral Guardian is a rare creature from Mirage. Currently $0.68.

Released October 1996 as part of Mirage (expansion set). Click through to Mirage for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.

Spectral Guardian is on the Reserved List, meaning it will never be reprinted — permanently constrained supply makes it a blue-chip MTG asset.

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spectral Guardian a good MTG investment?

Spectral Guardian is a rare from Mirage currently at $0.68. As a Reserved List card, it has permanently constrained supply. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.

What is the price of Spectral Guardian?

Spectral Guardian from Mirage is currently $0.68 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Spectral Guardian's mana cost?

Spectral Guardian's mana cost (casting cost) is 2WW ({2}{W}{W}). See Spectral Guardian's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Spectral Guardian?

At $0.68, Spectral Guardian is a rare with Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.

Which buylist pays the most for Spectral Guardian?

SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.

Is Spectral Guardian good in Commander (EDH)?

Spectral Guardian is ranked #29874 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.

What formats is Spectral Guardian legal in?

Spectral Guardian is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.

Is Spectral Guardian going up or down?

At $0.68, daily moves for Spectral Guardian are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Spectral Guardian worth buying?

Spectral Guardian at $0.68 carries Reserved List scarcity, so the long-run floor is supply-supported. Compare 17 sources before pulling the trigger; fees and condition can swing real cost 10 to 15%.

Spectral Guardian reprint risk

Spectral Guardian is on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast has committed to never reprinting it. Supply is permanently capped; the only downside risk is a counterfeit market, not a new printing.

Spectral Guardian price history

SpellBook has tracked Spectral Guardian since its 1996 release in Mirage across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #29874 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.

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