Name: Armored Guardian
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: Arnie Swekel

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                  Mana5
                  TypeCreature — Guardian
                  P / T2 / 5
                
Armored GuardianInvasion

                #230
                Creature
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$8.23$9.45
Lightly Played$2.37$4.79
Moderately Played$1.25$3.42
Heavily Played—$7.25
Damaged—$7.98
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Card details
          
          Mana cost5
          TypeCreature — Guardian
          P / T2 / 5
          
          
          
          SetInvasion
          Number230
          RarityCreature
          Released2000-10-02
        Oracle text1WW: Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.


1UU: Armored Guardian can’t be the target of spells or abilities this turn.
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$8.23	$9.45
Lightly Played	$2.37	$4.79
Moderately Played	$1.25	$3.42
Heavily Played	—	$7.25
Damaged	—	$7.98