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Protector of the Crown | MTG Deck Rec

Protector of the Crown

Protector of the Crown

Creature — Giant Soldier

When this creature enters, you become the monarch. All damage that would be dealt to you is dealt to this creature instead.

Legal in Commander
About $2.94

What it does

draw engine
pariah
repeatable pure draw

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Art from Protector of the Crown by Johannes Voss

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Prices are Scryfall estimates from Oct 19, 2026.

Deck counts come from decks shared publicly on Archidekt, counted only since the card came out.

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Storvald, Frost Giant JarlIn 9% of 57 decks

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O-Kagachi, Vengeful KamiIn 6% of 53 decks

The Council of FourIn 5% of 59 decks

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