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Veteran Bodyguard
Oracle Text
As long as this creature is untapped, all damage that would be dealt to you by unblocked creatures is dealt to this creature instead.
Card Details
Mana CostCharacter Background
Veteran Bodyguard is a classic white control tool, embodying the steadfast guardian archetype: a sturdy 2/5 that turns the battlefield into a protected zone as long as it stays untapped. Its ability only redirects damage from unblocked creatures, so it excels at stabilizing against swarm decks and forcing aggressive players to either overcommit or find removal before they can finish you off. This makes it especially strong in control or midrange shells that want to buy time for higher-impact late-game plays. It also pairs well with vigilance or untap effects, since keeping it ready is the difference between a mere blocker and a personal shield. In deckbuilding, consider equipment or enchantments that increase toughness, since the Bodyguard only needs to survive combat to keep doing its job. In practice, it is at its best when you can reliably hold the ground and punish opponents for trying to race through the red zone.
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Character Background
Veteran Bodyguard is a classic white control tool, embodying the steadfast guardian archetype: a sturdy 2/5 that turns the battlefield into a protected zone as long as it stays untapped. Its ability only redirects damage from unblocked creatures, so it excels at stabilizing against swarm decks and forcing aggressive players to either overcommit or find removal before they can finish you off. This makes it especially strong in control or midrange shells that want to buy time for higher-impact late-game plays. It also pairs well with vigilance or untap effects, since keeping it ready is the difference between a mere blocker and a personal shield. In deckbuilding, consider equipment or enchantments that increase toughness, since the Bodyguard only needs to survive combat to keep doing its job. In practice, it is at its best when you can reliably hold the ground and punish opponents for trying to race through the red zone.
Generated using gpt-5.4-mini · Updated at 2026-08-21 18:40:46 UTC