Steadfast Guard
Tenth Edition 48 • common
- Set
- Tenth Edition
- Collector number
- 48
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Michael Komarck
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)
"Best leave your tongue in its yap-hole, Mercadian scum, for your silvered words and golden bribes do not sparkle so brightly outside your city."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Steadfast Guard was originally released in the Tenth Edition core set for Magic: The Gathering in 2007. As a core set, Tenth Edition served as a bridge between the specialized expansion blocks of the era, focusing on iconic gameplay mechanics and providing players with foundational creature cards. The art for this particular printing was illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa, who sought to capture the stoic, protective nature of the card through the guard's rigid, armored stance.
The design of Steadfast Guard focuses on the white color identity's emphasis on defensive utility and vigilance. By granting the creature the vigilance keyword, the designers provided players with a reliable tactical tool that remains effective in both offensive and defensive roles. Upon its release, it was well-regarded by players for its straightforward, balanced utility, serving as a staple common in limited draft formats where reliable, low-cost creatures are essential for maintaining board control.
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