Ceremonial Guard
Mercadian Masques 182 • common
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 182
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Daren Bader
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
When this creature attacks or blocks, destroy it at end of combat.
"These guards are the most disciplined military unit in the city. They couldn't fight their way out of a broom closet, but they've got discipline."— Gerrard, to Sisay
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ceremonial Guard was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced players to the plane of Mercadia, a bustling, trade-oriented world heavily influenced by themes of mercantilism, social hierarchy, and political intrigue. The design of the set sought to emphasize complex game states and resource management, reflecting the strategic and often duplicitous nature of the world's culture.
The card was illustrated by Donato Giancola, a renowned fantasy artist known for his mastery of light and realistic figure work. In depicting the Ceremonial Guard, Giancola aimed to capture the rigid, imposing nature of the city's security forces. The artwork highlights the elaborate, gold-accented armor and stern posture characteristic of the Mercadian elite guard, effectively grounding the card in the set’s distinct aesthetic of opulent yet oppressive urban control.
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