Collect the Jade Guardian foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Ixalan expansion. This foil version of card #194 features a Merfolk Shaman with hexproof and a +1/+1 counter ability.
Jade Guardian
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Ixalan
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The Jade Guardian is a key creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Ixalan set, released in 2017. As card number 194, this foil variant highlights the Merfolk Shaman's defensive capabilities and board presence. The card's design emphasizes its role as a resilient unit, protected by hexproof and capable of bolstering allied Merfolk with +1/+1 counters upon entering the battlefield. Collectors appreciate the Jade Guardian for its elegant foil treatment, which enhances the visual appeal of the card within the Ixalan collection. The 2017 release remains a popular choice for builders looking to complete their Ixalan set or add a functional Merfolk piece to their collection. Whether you are focusing on set completion or building a Merfolk-themed deck, this foil Jade Guardian provides a distinct aesthetic and mechanical value. The card's green mana cost and four mana value make it a strategic option for players interested in creature-heavy strategies. Its enduring presence in the Ixalan block continues to attract collectors who value both the artistic finish and the gameplay utility of foil cards from this era.
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Jade Guardian
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Chris Seaman
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{G}
Creature — Merfolk Shaman
2 / 2
G
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Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target Merfolk you control.
The River Heralds believe that jade gives weight to their magic.