Quick Answer

Gavony Dawnguard is a uncommon Creature — Human Soldier from MID (MID) costing {1}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gavony Dawnguard MTG card

Gavony Dawnguard

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Ward {1} If it's neither day nor night, it becomes day as this creature enters. Whenever day becomes night or night becomes day, look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal a creature card with mana value 3 or less from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 MID MID 🎨 Micah Epstein
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$0.03
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$0.17
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.09
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gavony Dawnguard? Basics

Gavony Dawnguard is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Ward {1} If it's neither day nor night, it becomes day as this creature enters. Whenever day becomes night or night becomes day, look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal a creature card with mana value 3 or less from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

How much mana does Gavony Dawnguard cost to cast? Basics

Gavony Dawnguard has a mana cost of {1}{W}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Gavony Dawnguard's mana cost of {1}{W}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Gavony Dawnguard has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Gavony Dawnguard's current oracle text is: "Ward {1} If it's neither day nor night, it becomes day as this creature enters. Whenever day becomes night or night becomes day, look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal a creature card with mana value 3 or less from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

What is the current price of Gavony Dawnguard? Pricing

The current market price for Gavony Dawnguard is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Gavony Dawnguard? Pricing

You can purchase Gavony Dawnguard from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Gavony Dawnguard normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.17

Is Gavony Dawnguard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gavony Dawnguard in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Gavony Dawnguard legal in Modern? Legality

Gavony Dawnguard is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Gavony Dawnguard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gavony Dawnguard is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Gavony Dawnguard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gavony Dawnguard is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Gavony Dawnguard legal in Legacy? Legality

Gavony Dawnguard is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Gavony Dawnguard legal in Vintage? Legality

Gavony Dawnguard is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Gavony Dawnguard legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gavony Dawnguard in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Gavony Dawnguard from? Details

This printing of Gavony Dawnguard is from MID (MID), with collector number 20.

Gavony Dawnguard may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gavony Dawnguard's rarity? Details

Gavony Dawnguard is a uncommon card in MID.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Gavony Dawnguard? Details

Gavony Dawnguard was illustrated by Micah Epstein.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Gavony Dawnguard's power and toughness? Details

Gavony Dawnguard is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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