Border Guard
Border Guard is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Portal (9) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.16 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Border Guard suits collectors and players working on Portal who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Border Guard from Portal?
Border Guard is a Creature — Human Soldier in Portal numbered 9. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Border Guard (9) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Soldier in Portal with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Border Guard worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.16 for Border Guard. Low and high spread runs $0.16 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.16. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 9 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Portal |
|---|---|
| Number | 9 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.16 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.14 |
| cardmarket | $0.14 |
| Normal | $0.16 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Border Guard?
Border Guard is a Common printing in Portal. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 9 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Border Guard?
Border Guard lists as Creature — Human Soldier. Artist: Kev Walker This printing is from Portal. Collector number 9 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997. Part of the Portal series. Mana cost {2}{W}.
Cactaur's take
Border Guard (9) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Soldier in Portal with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Border Guard is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Soldier in Portal, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.16 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.16).
- 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: Use $0.16 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Border Guard from Portal?
Border Guard is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Portal numbered 9 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Border Guard worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.16 for ungraded Border Guard. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Border Guard?
Border Guard is catalogued as Common in Portal. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Border Guard legal in Commander or Standard?
Border Guard shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, 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 Border Guard near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.16. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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