Sanctum Guardian
Ninth Edition 40★ • uncommon
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 40★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Sacrifice this creature: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sanctum Guardian was released in 2005 as part of the Ninth Edition core set for Magic: The Gathering. This set was notable for being the first to feature the new modern card frame design for a core release, aiming to standardize the aesthetic of the game following its previous transition from the classic frame. The card itself occupies a space in the game’s history as a white creature that reflects the traditional protective and defensive nature of its color identity within the trading card game's mechanics.
The artwork was commissioned from Donato Giancola, a widely respected illustrator known for his mastery of oil painting and fantasy realism. Giancola sought to convey the imposing and watchful presence of the creature through atmospheric lighting and a composition that emphasizes the guardian's role as a sentry. Upon its release, the card was integrated into the limited environment of Ninth Edition, where it served as a functional uncommon utility piece, earning modest recognition among players for its distinct visual style during the mid-2000s era of the game.
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