Crimson Honor Guard
Commander 2017 23 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2017
- Collector number
- 23
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Trample
At the beginning of each player's end step, this creature deals 4 damage to that player unless they control a commander.
The finest soldiers aren't worth a whit without a set of hands to lead them and a set of eyes to guide them.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Crimson Honor Guard was released in 2017 as part of the Commander 2017 expansion, specifically within the Vampiric Bloodlust deck. This set was designed to explore tribal synergies, and the card was created to serve as a high-impact combatant for Vampire-themed decks. It reflects the set's focus on encouraging aggressive board presence through its unique ability to trigger off the casting of other commanders.
The card was illustrated by Volkan Baga, who utilized a dramatic, regal aesthetic to convey the status of the Honor Guard. Baga’s design emphasizes the imposing nature of the subject through sharp, angular armor and a muted but striking color palette. Upon release, the card was noted by players for its restrictive but powerful effect, which rewards players for maintaining board control and engaging in the political nature of Commander gameplay.
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