Card Guard
Card Guard is a Effect Monster, first released in 2009 in Ancient Prophecy. It has 9 printings across 6 sets (Secret Rare, Common, Mosaic Rare, Starfoil Rare, …). The cheapest copy is SDGU-EN021 Common at $0.09; the most valuable is ANPR-EN085 Secret Rare at $3.70. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.09 – $3.70
9 printings priced
Type
Fiend
Level
4
ATK
1600
DEF
500
When this card is Normal Summoned or Special Summoned, place 1 Guard Counter on it. This card gains 300 ATK for every Guard Counter on it. Once per turn, you can remove 1 Guard Counter from this card and place it on 1 other face-up card you control. If that card would be destroyed, remove the Guard Counter instead.
Appears in 6 expansions
Printings (9)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Prophecy | ANPR-EN085 | Secret Rare | $3.70 | |
| Structure Deck: Gates of the Underworld | SDGU-EN021 | Common | $0.09 | |
| Battle Pack: Epic Dawn | BP01-EN162 | Common | $0.10 | |
| Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants | BP02-EN082 | Common | $0.45 | |
| Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants | BP02-EN082 | Mosaic Rare | $0.25 | |
| Battle Pack: Epic Dawn | BP01-EN162 | Starfoil Rare | $0.25 | |
| Battle Pack 3: Monster League | BP03-EN065 | Rare | $0.15 | |
| Battle Pack 3: Monster League | BP03-EN065 | Shatterfoil Rare | $0.51 | |
| Egyptian God Deck: Slifer the Sky Dragon | EGS1-EN011 | Common | $0.18 |
Card Guard: FAQ
How much is Card Guard worth?+
Card Guard currently sells for $0.09 – $3.70 on TCGPlayer, from $0.09 for SDGU-EN021 up to $3.70 for ANPR-EN085. The exact value depends on the printing, rarity, edition and condition — scan the card with YuScan to see the price of your copy.
Which sets was Card Guard printed in?+
Card Guard appears in 6 sets: Ancient Prophecy SE, Structure Deck: Gates of the Underworld, Battle Pack: Epic Dawn, Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants, Battle Pack 3: Monster League, Egyptian God Deck: Slifer the Sky Dragon.
Is Card Guard legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Card Guard is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Card Guard?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Card Guard is 04694209.
What is your collection worth?
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