Axebane Guardian (RTR #115)
Axebane Guardian is a common printing from Return to Ravnica (RTR #115), a Creature — Human Druid. Illustrated by Slawomir Maniak.
Card text
Defender
{T}: Add X mana in any combination of colors, where X is the number of creatures you control with defender.
Only a worthy few are permitted within the sentient forest known as Axebane.
Details
| Mana cost | {2}{G} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Human Druid |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Return to Ravnica (RTR) |
| Collector number | 115 |
| Artist | Slawomir Maniak |
| Released | 2012-10-05 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-18, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.22, foil $4.47 (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 | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- October 1, 2012 — Axebane Guardian’s activated ability is a mana ability. It doesn’t use the stack and can’t be responded to. The number of creatures with defender you control is counted, and the color(s) of mana produced chosen, immediately after the ability is activated when the ability resolves.