The Reliable Guardian
Quick-Play Spell
The Reliable Guardian is a Quick-Play Spell. First printed in Magic Ruler (2002).
- Type
- Spell Card
- Property
- Quick-Play
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2002-09-16
- Printings
- 7
Card text
Increase 1 face-up monster's DEF by 700 points until the end of this turn.
Approximate value
≈$0.08
A rough figure from recent listings (updated 2026-06-09), not a market value or official price. It varies a lot with printing, condition, edition, rarity, and grading. Check current listings below before buying or selling.
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Printings & rarities
All printings →| Set | Set code | Rarity | Release | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Ruler | MRL-044 | Common | 2002-09-16 | $1.05 |
| Magic Ruler | MRL-E044 | Common | 2002-09-16 | $7.26 |
| Spell Ruler | SRL-044 | Common | 2002-09-16 | $1.42 |
| Spell Ruler | SRL-EN044 | Common | 2002-09-16 | $0.99 |
| Starter Deck: Joey | SDJ-033 | Common | 2003-03-30 | $1.70 |
| Starter Deck: Yugi Evolution | SYE-034 | Common | 2004-03-01 | $1.15 |
| Dark Beginning 1 | DB1-EN028 | Common | 2004-10-12 | $0.08 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
The Reliable Guardian in other languages
| Japanese | 頼もしき守護者 |
| Korean | 듬직한 수호자 |
| German | Zuverlässiger Beschützer |
| French | Le Gardien Fiable |
| Italian | Guardiano Affidabile |
| Spanish | El Guardián Fiable |
| Portuguese | O Guardião de Confiança |