Armored Guardian (INV #230)
Armored Guardian is a rare printing from Invasion (INV #230), a Creature — Cat Soldier. Illustrated by Arnie Swekel.
Card text
{1}{W}{W}: Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.
{1}{U}{U}: This creature gains shroud until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
Details
| Mana cost | {3}{W}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Cat Soldier |
| Power / Toughness | 2 / 5 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Invasion (INV) |
| Collector number | 230 |
| Artist | Arnie Swekel |
| Released | 2000-10-02 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-18, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.36, foil $8.23 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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