Gideon's Avenger #17 – Magic 2012 (M12) (Rare)

Magic: The Gathering · Magic 2012 (M12) · Rare

Gideon's Avenger #17 Price

Gideon's Avenger (#17, Rare) from Magic 2012 (M12) is worth $0.69 to $2.03 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.71.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $2.03
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €1.71
30-day change: −0.5%
Printings: 3

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Gideon's Avenger prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$2.03	€1.71
Normal	$0.69	€0.81
Normal - Chinese (S)	—	—

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Magic 2012 (M12)
Card number: 17
Rarity: Rare
Released: July 15, 2011
Illustrator: Randy Gallegos
Power / toughness: 2/2
Type line: Creature — Human Soldier
Rules text: Whenever a creature an opponent controls becomes tapped, put a +1/+1 counter on Gideon's Avenger.
Flavor text: "The good don't sit and wait for the evil to act. They prepare to defend. They prepare to punish."

Gideon's Avenger: common questions

How much is Gideon's Avenger #17 worth?

Gideon's Avenger (#17, Rare) from Magic 2012 (M12) is worth $0.69 to $2.03 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.71.

What set is Gideon's Avenger from?

Gideon's Avenger is card 17 in Magic 2012 (M12), released July 15, 2011. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Randy Gallegos.

Is Gideon's Avenger going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $2.04 (September 6, 2026) to $2.03 (October 4, 2026), a change of −0.5%. The 30-day low was $2.02 and the high $2.04.

How do I check what my Gideon's Avenger is worth?

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