“Hope is born within.”
Spiritual Guardian - Portal (#27) - Illustrated by Terese Nielsen - Magic: The Gathering Card
Portal • Rare • #27 • Terese Nielsen

Spiritual Guardian

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Creature — Spirit

Mana Cost: {3}{W}{W}

Power and Toughness: 3/4

Oracle Rules Text: When this creature enters, you gain 4 life.

Flavor Text: Hope is born within.

Set: Portal (#27), Rarity: Rare, Artist: Terese Nielsen

Creature White Rare
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Historical Printings & Sets (9)
7 Languages
en English Viewing Here
3 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Spiritual Guardian - Portal MTG card scan Spiritual Guardian Portal Viewing POR Rare Terese Nielsen 1997-05-01
Spiritual Guardian - Arena New Player Experience Cards MTG card scan Spiritual Guardian Arena New Player Experience Cards OANA Common J.P. Targete 2018-07-14
Spiritual Guardian - Arena Beginner Set MTG card scan Spiritual Guardian Arena Beginner Set ANB Common J.P. Targete 2020-08-13

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