Dark Sphere vs Sanctum Guardian — MTG Card Comparison
Dark Sphere and Sanctum Guardian are closely matched. Dark Sphere costs less mana (0 vs 3). Choose based on your deck's specific needs.
Dark Sphere
{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent half that damage, rounded down.
*"I was struck senseless for a moment, but revived when the strange curiosity I carried fell to the ground, screaming like a dying animal."
—Barl, Lord Ith*
Sanctum Guardian
Sacrifice this creature: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage.
| Stat | Dark Sphere | Sanctum Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {0} | {1}{W}{W} |
| CMC | 0 | 3 |
| Type | Artifact | Creature — Human Cleric |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Uncommon |
| Set | The Dark | Ninth Edition |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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