Cradle Guard
Cradle Guard is a Uncommon Creature — Treefolk from Urza's Saga (245) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Cradle Guard suits collectors and players working on Urza's Saga who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Cradle Guard from Urza's Saga?
Cradle Guard is a Creature — Treefolk in Urza's Saga numbered 245. Mana cost {1}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cradle Guard (245) is a format-relevant Creature — Treefolk in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Cradle Guard worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.17 for Cradle Guard. Low and high spread runs $0.17 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.25; Normal: $0.17. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 245 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Urza's Saga |
|---|---|
| Number | 245 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.17 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.25 |
| cardmarket | $0.25 |
| Normal | $0.17 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 4 |
How collectible is Cradle Guard?
Cradle Guard is a Uncommon printing in Urza's Saga. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 245 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Cradle Guard?
Cradle Guard lists as Creature — Treefolk with keywords Trample, Echo. Artist: Mark Zug. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 245 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Cradle Guard (245) is a format-relevant Creature — Treefolk in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Cradle Guard is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Treefolk in Urza's Saga, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.17 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.25; Normal: $0.17).
- Mana cost {1}{G}{G} and type line Creature — Treefolk 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 $0.17 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Cradle Guard from Urza's Saga?
Cradle Guard is a Uncommon Creature — Treefolk from Urza's Saga numbered 245 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Cradle Guard worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded Cradle Guard. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Cradle Guard?
Cradle Guard is catalogued as Uncommon in Urza's Saga. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Cradle Guard legal in Commander or Standard?
Cradle Guard 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 Cradle Guard near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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