Guardian of the Great Door (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Near Mint Foil

Guardian on Watch

Guardian of the Great Door is a compact but impactful white two mana flyer that demands board investment to resolve. As an experienced pilot you will recognize the twist in its casting cost. The card asks you to tap four untapped artifacts, creatures, and or lands you control as an additional cost to cast it, which turns this 4 4 flier into a tempo tool that rewards established boards and artifact synergies rather than a turn one play.

Play it where it matters. This foil printing from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan also offers a clear role as a finisher or as a deterrent that forces opponents to answer threats before you can commit to tapping key permanents. The small lore line nods to the Core and the Deep Gods, which fits the set and helps situate the card as a guardian deployed to hold ground above the caverns.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {W}{W}
• Card Type – Creature
• Subtypes – Angel
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – As an additional cost to cast this spell, tap four untapped artifacts, creatures, and/or lands you control. Flying.
• Power / Toughness – 4/4