Guardian of Vitu-Ghazi is a high-mana Elemental creature from the 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion, featuring the Convoke mechanic to reduce casting costs.
Guardian of Vitu-Ghazi
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ravnica: City of Guilds
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Released in 2005, Guardian of Vitu-Ghazi (#212) is a notable entry in the Magic: The Gathering Ravnica: City of Guilds set. As an eight-mana Creature — Elemental, this card requires players to manage significant mana resources, balanced by its impressive 4/7 power and toughness. The card’s design leverages the Convoke ability, allowing tapped creatures to assist in paying for the spell’s cost, which adds a strategic layer to deck building. This mechanic encourages collectors and players to consider board presence and creature synergy when utilizing this card. Collectors often seek out this card number to complete their Ravnica: City of Guilds base set collections. Whether you are building a Commander deck or focusing on set completion, Guardian of Vitu-Ghazi represents a key piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Its enduring appeal lies in its unique mechanical interaction and its place within one of the most beloved multi-plane expansions. By focusing on the identity and mechanics of cards like Guardian of Vitu-Ghazi, collectors can appreciate the depth of the game’s lore and design. This product serves as a reminder of the complex strategic possibilities available in the Ravnica setting.
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Guardian of Vitu-Ghazi
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Wayne Reynolds
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English
{6}{G}{W}
Creature — Elemental
4 / 7
G, W
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Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for {1} or one mana of that creature's color.) Vigilance
It stands sentinel to the great City-Tree, home of the Selesnya Conclave.