Armored Guardian
Armored Guardian is a Rare Creature — Cat Soldier from Invasion (230) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{W}{U}. Color identity: U, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $7.29 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Armored Guardian suits collectors and players working on Invasion who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Armored Guardian from Invasion?
Armored Guardian is a Creature — Cat Soldier in Invasion numbered 230. Mana cost {3}{W}{U}. Color identity: U, W. Armored Guardian (230) is a format-relevant Creature — Cat Soldier in Invasion with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Armored Guardian worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $7.29 for Armored Guardian. Low and high spread runs $7.29 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.33; foil: $7.29; Normal: $0.27. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 230 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Invasion |
|---|---|
| Number | 230 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $7.29 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.33 |
| cardmarket | $0.33 |
| foil | $7.29 |
| Normal | $0.27 |
Card stats
| Colors | U, W |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Armored Guardian?
Armored Guardian is a Rare printing in Invasion. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 230 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2000.
What are the key details for Armored Guardian?
Armored Guardian lists as Creature — Cat Soldier. Artist: Arnie Swekel. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 230 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Armored Guardian (230) is a format-relevant Creature — Cat Soldier in Invasion with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Armored Guardian is catalogued as Rare Creature — Cat Soldier in Invasion, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $7.29 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.33; foil: $7.29; Normal: $0.27).
- Mana cost {3}{W}{U} and type line Creature — Cat 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: Use $7.29 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Armored Guardian from Invasion?
Armored Guardian is a Rare Creature — Cat Soldier from Invasion numbered 230 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Armored Guardian worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $7.29 for ungraded Armored Guardian. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Armored Guardian?
Armored Guardian is catalogued as Rare in Invasion. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Armored Guardian legal in Commander or Standard?
Armored Guardian shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Armored Guardian near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $7.29. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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