Guardian of Tazeem is a rare, foil-print Sphinx creature card from the 2015 Battle for Zendikar expansion, identified as card number 78.
Guardian of Tazeem
2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Battle for Zendikar
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Description
Released in 2015 as part of the Battle for Zendikar expansion, Guardian of Tazeem stands as a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed with a distinct foil finish, the card offers a premium aesthetic that appeals to collectors who appreciate the visual distinction of rare treatments within a set. The card’s gameplay mechanics revolve around the Landfall ability, a key feature of the Zendikar block’s design philosophy. When a land enters the battlefield under your control, Guardian of Tazeem can tap a target creature your opponent controls. If that land is an Island, the effect is amplified, preventing the tapped creature from untapping during its controller's next untap step. This interaction highlights the card's role in controlling the board state, leveraging the specific mana requirements of blue to disrupt opponent strategies. Collecting Guardian of Tazeem involves securing a piece of Magic history that defined an era of intense artifact and land-centric gameplay. For investors and hobbyists, the foil variant represents a sought-after version of this card, valued for its finish and its place within the broader narrative of the Zendikar plane. Completing a set of Battle for Zendikar requires tracking down this card number, making it an essential component for completionists.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Guardian of Tazeem
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Zack Stella
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{U}{U}
Creature — Sphinx
4 / 5
U
Card Text
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Flying Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, tap target creature an opponent controls. If that land is an Island, that creature doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mana cost of Guardian of Tazeem?
The Guardian of Tazeem has a mana cost of three generic mana and two blue mana, totaling five mana. This makes it a mid-to-late game threat that requires careful mana base development, particularly if you intend to utilize its Island synergy.
What does the Landfall ability do on this card?
Landfall triggers whenever a land you control enters the battlefield. For Guardian of Tazeem, this effect taps a target creature an opponent controls. If the triggered land is an Island, that creature does not untap during its controller's next untap step, creating a significant tempo advantage.
Who is the artist for the Battle for Zendikar version of Guardian of Tazeem?
The 2015 Battle for Zendikar printing of Guardian of Tazeem features artwork by Zack Stella. His style is known for capturing the dynamic and often perilous nature of the Zendikar plane's environments and inhabitants.
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