Benevolent Ancestor
Ravnica: City of Guilds 3 • common
- Set
- Ravnica: City of Guilds
- Collector number
- 3
- 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 released in 2005 as part of the Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents a spirit associated with the Selesnya Conclave, one of the primary factions of the plane of Ravnica, which emphasizes communal living and nature. The card was designed to function as a defensive creature within the white mana color palette, reflecting the Selesnya philosophy of protecting others.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a long-time illustrator for the series known for his dynamic and atmospheric style. Moeller’s depiction of the ancestor captures an ethereal, protective presence, aligning with the game's broader aesthetic of blending fantasy archetypes with the unique urban setting of Ravnica. Upon its release, the card became a staple of Limited-format play, valued for its ability to provide consistent damage prevention in strategic encounters.
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