Ceremonial Guard
The List MMQ-182 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- MMQ-182
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Daren Bader
- Market price
- $0.14
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 originally released in the 1999 Mercadian Masques expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the plane of Mercadia, the expansion introduced themes of political intrigue and commerce, with the card reflecting the rigid social hierarchy and military presence of the city-state's ruling class. It was designed as a functional common-rarity creature to support the draft environment of the era.
The card features artwork by veteran fantasy illustrator Christopher Rush, known for his iconic contributions during the game's early years. His depiction of the guard emphasizes the uniform, utilitarian nature of the character, adhering to the set's aesthetic of ornate, slightly alien-looking armor consistent with the Mercadian art direction. The card is currently featured as part of The List, a curated selection of reprints integrated into modern booster packs to provide players with access to older, out-of-print cards.
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About Ceremonial Guard
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