Guardian Scalelord, card number 103 from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering March of the Machine Commander subset, featuring a unique Backup mechanic to support your creature strategy.
Guardian Scalelord
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • March of the Machine • Commander
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Guardian Scalelord, identified as card number 103 in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering March of the Machine Commander subset, stands out as a formidable white dragon. This card brings significant strategic depth to the Commander format through its Backup ability, which allows players to place a +1/+1 counter on a target creature or grant temporary flying and graveyard recursion to others. For collectors focusing on the March of the Machine expansion, this card represents a key piece of the set's narrative and mechanical identity. As a Rare card with a mana value of five, Guardian Scalelord balances cost and impact, making it a desirable addition for decks seeking resilient board presence. Its ability to return nonland permanents from the graveyard based on its power creates endless tactical possibilities for players. Whether you are building a dedicated dragon tribal strategy or looking for versatile support in a broader archetype, this card offers enduring value. Collectors and players alike appreciate the intricate mechanics and thematic consistency that define the March of the Machine Commander release.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
March of the Machine
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#103
Featured Subject
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Featured
Guardian Scalelord
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Victor Adame Minguez
Card Stock
English
{4}{W}
Creature — Dragon
3 / 4
W
Card Text
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Backup 1 (When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. If that's another creature, it gains the following abilities until end of turn.) Flying Whenever this creature attacks, return target nonland permanent card with mana value X or less from your graveyard to the battlefield, where X is this creature's power.