Benevolent Bodyguard
Judgment 5 • common
- Set
- Judgment
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Roger Raupp
- Market price
- $0.34
What it does
Sacrifice this creature: Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.
"My destiny is to save others so their destinies may be achieved."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Benevolent Bodyguard was released in May 2002 as part of the Judgment expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the final set in the Odyssey block, Judgment focused heavily on white and green mana themes, introducing mechanics that rewarded players for manipulating the graveyard and field presence. The card was designed to provide white decks with a low-cost, tactical defensive option, reflecting the color's thematic focus on protection and self-sacrifice.
The artwork for the card was illustrated by Donato Giancola, a highly regarded fantasy artist known for his realistic and atmospheric style. Giancola aimed to capture the essence of a steadfast protector, utilizing dramatic lighting and a stoic posture to convey the creature's role as a literal shield for other units on the battlefield. Upon its release, the card became a staple in Constructed formats, particularly in aggressive white decks, due to its efficient ability to grant temporary protection from colors, a mechanic that added significant depth to competitive play.
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