The Guardian of Ghirapur card (MOM #16) from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 March of the Machine expansion, featuring a powerful Angel creature design.
Guardian of Ghirapur
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • March of the Machine
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Description
Guardian of Ghirapur is a distinct white mana Angel creature card from Magic: The Gathering's March of the Machine set, released in 2023. Identified as card number 16 within the MOM set code, this Rare rarity card was illustrated by Cynthia Sheppard and serves as a key component for players interested in the game's fantasy lore and strategic depth. As a three-mana-cost creature with a 3/3 power and toughness, Guardian of Ghirapur offers a balanced entry point for white-aligned decks. Its primary ability allows players to exile a target creature or artifact they control, returning it to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step. This effect provides tactical flexibility, enabling temporary removal of threats or strategic repositioning of friendly units without permanent loss. The Guardian of Ghirapur card stands out for its clean design and straightforward yet impactful rules text. It appeals to both casual players seeking versatile spells and dedicated collectors looking to complete set milestones. The card's angelic subtype and white color identity make it a recognizable piece for fans of the franchise's mythos. Whether you are building a library for competitive play or expanding your collection of Magic: The Gathering cards, this release offers a compelling addition. Its enduring design and functional mechanics ensure it remains a notable item for enthusiasts of the trading card game. ## What is the mana cost for Guardian of Ghirapur? The Guardian of Ghirapur card has a mana cost of two generic mana and one white mana, totaling three mana. This makes it accessible early in the game for players focusing on white-aligned strategies. ## What creature type is Guardian of Ghirapur? This card is classified as a Creature — Angel. Its angel subtype aligns with the fantasy themes prevalent in the March of the Machine set and the broader Magic: The Gathering lore. ## How does Guardian of Ghirapur's ability work? When Guardian of Ghirapur enters the battlefield, you may exile up to one other target creature or artifact you control. That exiled card returns to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.
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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 Ghirapur
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Cynthia Sheppard
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}
Creature — Angel
3 / 3
W
Card Text
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Flying When this creature enters, exile up to one other target creature or artifact you control. Return it to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.
She was hope incarnate, an incandescent bulwark against the tide of machines.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost for Guardian of Ghirapur?
The Guardian of Ghirapur card has a mana cost of two generic mana and one white mana, totaling three mana. This makes it accessible early in the game for players focusing on white-aligned strategies.
What creature type is Guardian of Ghirapur?
This card is classified as a Creature — Angel. Its angel subtype aligns with the fantasy themes prevalent in the March of the Machine set and the broader Magic: The Gathering lore.
How does Guardian of Ghirapur's ability work?
When Guardian of Ghirapur enters the battlefield, you may exile up to one other target creature or artifact you control. That exiled card returns to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.
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