Veteran Bodyguard
Magic: The Gathering | Alpha Edition - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Alpha Edition |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 0 items |
| Type | Creature Bodyguard |
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About Veteran Bodyguard
Veteran Bodyguard from Alpha Edition does not have a live floor price on this page right now, but you can still review its rules text, card profile, and format signals below.
Mana Cost
Mana Value 5Color Identity
WhitePower / Toughness
Card Text
As long as this creature is untapped, all damage that would be dealt to you by unblocked creatures is dealt to this creature instead.
Flavor Text
Good bodyguards are hard to find, mainly because they don't live long.
Card Facts
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Reserved List Card
Wizards of the Coast has committed not to reprint this card in tournament-legal form, which can materially affect scarcity and collector demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Veteran Bodyguard worth?
Veteran Bodyguard does not have a live floor signal right now. Condition, variant, and demand are the biggest value drivers. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Veteran Bodyguard has 6 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Veteran Bodyguard legal in Commander?
Veteran Bodyguard is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Veteran Bodyguard legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Veteran Bodyguard on the Reserved List?
Yes. Veteran Bodyguard is on the Reserved List, which means Wizards of the Coast has committed not to reprint it in tournament-legal form. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Veteran Bodyguard in-game text?
In game, Veteran Bodyguard is a Creature — Human with text that starts: "As long as this creature is untapped, all damage that would be dealt to you by unblocked creatures is dealt to this creature instead.".
How popular is Veteran Bodyguard in Commander decks?
Veteran Bodyguard ranks #27,938 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Veteran Bodyguard
This card has been printed in 6 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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