Basilica Guards
Basilica Guards is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Gatecrash (5) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.56 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Basilica Guards suits collectors and players working on Gatecrash who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Basilica Guards from Gatecrash?
Basilica Guards is a Creature — Human Soldier in Gatecrash numbered 5. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Basilica Guards (5) from Gatecrash should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Basilica Guards worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.56 for Basilica Guards. Low and high spread runs $0.56 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.12; foil: $0.56; Normal: $0.06. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Gatecrash |
|---|---|
| Number | 5 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.56 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.12 |
| cardmarket | $0.12 |
| foil | $0.56 |
| Normal | $0.06 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Basilica Guards?
Basilica Guards is a Common printing in Gatecrash. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2013.
What are the key details for Basilica Guards?
Basilica Guards lists as Creature — Human Soldier with keywords Extort, Defender. Artist: Dan Murayama Scott. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Basilica Guards (5) from Gatecrash should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Basilica Guards is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Soldier in Gatecrash, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.56 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.12; foil: $0.56; Normal: $0.06).
- Mana cost {2}{W} and type line Creature — Human Soldier 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Basilica Guards from Gatecrash?
Basilica Guards is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Gatecrash numbered 5 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Basilica Guards worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.56 for ungraded Basilica Guards. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Basilica Guards?
Basilica Guards is catalogued as Common in Gatecrash. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Basilica Guards legal in Commander or Standard?
Basilica Guards shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Basilica Guards near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.56. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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