Protector of the Wastes
Protector of the Wastes is a Rare Creature — Dragon from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander (54) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{W}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.58 for ungraded copies.
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Who is this card for?
Protector of the Wastes suits collectors and players working on Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander who need the Rare slot. Legal in gladiator, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Protector of the Wastes from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander?
Protector of the Wastes is a Creature — Dragon in Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander numbered 54. Mana cost {4}{W}{W}. Color identity: W. Protector of the Wastes (54) is a format-relevant Creature — Dragon in Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander with legality in gladiator, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Protector of the Wastes worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.58 for Protector of the Wastes. Low and high spread runs $0.58 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.49; Normal: $0.58. This printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander. Collector number 54 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander |
|---|---|
| Number | 54 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.58 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.49 |
| cardmarket | $0.49 |
| Normal | $0.58 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 5 |
How collectible is Protector of the Wastes?
Protector of the Wastes is a Rare printing in Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander. Collector number 54 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Protector of the Wastes?
Protector of the Wastes lists as Creature — Dragon with keywords Flying, Monstrosity. Artist: Zezhou Chen. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander. Collector number 54 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Protector of the Wastes (54) is a format-relevant Creature — Dragon in Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander with legality in gladiator, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Protector of the Wastes is catalogued as Rare Creature — Dragon in Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.58 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.49; Normal: $0.58).
- Mana cost {4}{W}{W} and type line Creature — Dragon 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 $0.58 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Protector of the Wastes from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander?
Protector of the Wastes is a Rare Creature — Dragon from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander numbered 54 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Protector of the Wastes worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.58 for ungraded Protector of the Wastes. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Protector of the Wastes?
Protector of the Wastes is catalogued as Rare in Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Protector of the Wastes legal in Commander or Standard?
Protector of the Wastes shows format legality in gladiator, legacy, 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 Protector of the Wastes near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.58. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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