Benevolent Ancestor
Iconic Masters 12 • common
- Set
- Iconic Masters
- Collector number
- 12
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Nick Percival
- Market price
- $0.04
What it does
Defender (This creature can't attack.)
tap: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.
Although the door is flimsy and the lock pathetically small, Josuri's family never fears the night outside.
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
Benevolent Ancestor was originally released in the 2004 Champions of Kamigawa set, designed by Wizards of the Coast to immerse players in a Japanese-inspired high fantasy world. The card depicts a spirit-guardian, a central theme of the Kamigawa block which focused heavily on the interaction between mortal and spirit realms. This specific printing comes from the 2017 Iconic Masters set, a collection curated to celebrate some of the most memorable and mechanically significant cards throughout Magic: The Gathering history.
The illustration for this card was created by artist Heather Hudson, whose work defined much of the aesthetic for the Kamigawa block. Hudson opted for a serene, ethereal portrayal that emphasizes the protective nature of the creature, aligning with its in-game mechanic of preventing damage. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid utility piece for limited formats, praised for its straightforward design and the peaceful visual language Hudson brought to the game.
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