Anaba Bodyguard
Classic Sixth Edition 164 • common
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 164
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Anson Maddocks
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
"Not all minotaurs are tribal. Some are freelance."— Eron the Relentless
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Anaba Bodyguard was released in 1999 as part of the Classic Sixth Edition set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This edition marked a significant moment in the game's history as the first 'core' set to incorporate rules updates that standardized mechanics across the various expansion sets released up to that point. The card itself represents the Minotaur creature type, a staple of fantasy gaming that frequently appeared in early sets as aggressive, red-aligned combatants.
The illustration was rendered by artist Donato Giancola, whose work is highly regarded in the fantasy art community for its depth and classical technique. In depicting the Anaba Bodyguard, Giancola sought to emphasize the rugged, hulking nature of the Minotaur warrior, utilizing a dynamic pose to convey its defensive role within the game's strategy. The card was well-received by players for its straightforward, functional design, which exemplified the classic, aggressive style associated with Red decks during the game's formative years.
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