Quick Answer

Labyrinth Guardian is a uncommon Creature — Illusion Warrior from AKH (AKH) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Labyrinth Guardian MTG card

Labyrinth Guardian

Creature — Illusion Warrior

Card Text

When this creature becomes the target of a spell, sacrifice it. Embalm {3}{U} ({3}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a white Zombie Illusion Warrior with no mana cost. Embalm only as a sorcery.)

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 2.0 AKH AKH 🎨 Yeong-Hao Han
Embalm

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.16
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.05
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€0.15
Foil
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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 Labyrinth Guardian? Basics

Labyrinth Guardian is a Creature — Illusion Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature becomes the target of a spell, sacrifice it. Embalm {3}{U} ({3}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a white Zombie Illusion Warrior with no mana cost. Embalm only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Labyrinth Guardian cost to cast? Basics

Labyrinth Guardian has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Labyrinth Guardian's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Labyrinth Guardian has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Labyrinth Guardian's current oracle text is: "When this creature becomes the target of a spell, sacrifice it. Embalm {3}{U} ({3}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a white Zombie Illusion Warrior with no mana cost. Embalm only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Labyrinth Guardian? Pricing

The current market price for Labyrinth Guardian is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.16 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Labyrinth Guardian? Pricing

You can purchase Labyrinth Guardian 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.

Labyrinth Guardian normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.16

Is Labyrinth Guardian legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Labyrinth Guardian in Standard is not available.

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

Is Labyrinth Guardian legal in Modern? Legality

Labyrinth Guardian is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Labyrinth Guardian legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Labyrinth Guardian 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 Labyrinth Guardian legal in Pioneer? Legality

Labyrinth Guardian is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Labyrinth Guardian legal in Legacy? Legality

Labyrinth Guardian is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Labyrinth Guardian legal in Vintage? Legality

Labyrinth Guardian 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 Labyrinth Guardian legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Labyrinth Guardian 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 Labyrinth Guardian from? Details

This printing of Labyrinth Guardian is from AKH (AKH), with collector number 60.

Labyrinth Guardian may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Labyrinth Guardian's rarity? Details

Labyrinth Guardian is a uncommon card in AKH.

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

Who illustrated Labyrinth Guardian? Details

Labyrinth Guardian was illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han.

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

What is Labyrinth Guardian's power and toughness? Details

Labyrinth Guardian is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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