Guardian Beast
Guardian Beast is a Rare Creature — Beast from Arabian Nights (26) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $615.00 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Guardian Beast suits collectors and players working on Arabian Nights who need the Rare slot. Treat $615.00 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Guardian Beast from Arabian Nights?
Guardian Beast is a Creature — Beast in Arabian Nights numbered 26. Mana cost {3}{B}. Color identity: B. Guardian Beast (26) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Beast in Arabian Nights. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Guardian Beast worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $615.00 for Guardian Beast. Low and high spread runs $615.00 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $511.29; Normal: $615.00. This printing is from Arabian Nights. Collector number 26 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Arabian Nights |
|---|---|
| Number | 26 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $615.00 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €511.29 |
| cardmarket | $511.29 |
| Normal | $615.00 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Guardian Beast?
Guardian Beast is a Rare printing in Arabian Nights. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Arabian Nights. Collector number 26 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Guardian Beast?
Guardian Beast lists as Creature — Beast. Artist: Ken Meyer, Jr.. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Arabian Nights. Collector number 26 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Guardian Beast (26) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Beast in Arabian Nights. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Guardian Beast is catalogued as Rare Creature — Beast in Arabian Nights, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $615.00 across finishes (cardmarket: $511.29; Normal: $615.00).
- Mana cost {3}{B} and type line Creature — Beast help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $615.00 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Guardian Beast from Arabian Nights?
Guardian Beast is a Rare Creature — Beast from Arabian Nights numbered 26 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Guardian Beast worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $615.00 for ungraded Guardian Beast. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Guardian Beast?
Guardian Beast is catalogued as Rare in Arabian Nights. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Guardian Beast legal in Commander or Standard?
Guardian Beast shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Guardian Beast trade at a premium?
Guardian Beast combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Arabian Nights.
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