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Benevolent Ancestor
RAV · Ravnica: City of Guilds #3 · Common · released 2005-10-07
{2}{W}
Creature — Spirit
Defender (This creature can't attack.)
{T}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.
Although the door is flimsy and the lock pathetically small, Josuri's family never fears the night outside.
Benevolent Ancestor is a common white creature from Ravnica: City of Guilds (2005). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2005 to 2019. Recent market prices range from $0.04 to $0.40 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.08
USD Foil$0.40
Format legality
Where you can play Benevolent Ancestor in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.04 to $0.40 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Iconic Masters at $0.04.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravnica: City of Guilds This page | 3 | Common | $0.08 | $0.40 |
| Iconic Masters | 12 | Common | $0.04 | $0.30 |
| The List | IMA-12 | Common | $0.30 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2017-11-17If the target would be dealt damage by multiple sources at once, that player or that permanent’s controller chooses one of those sources at the time damage would be dealt, and 1 of that damage from that source is prevented.
Frequently asked questions
Is Benevolent Ancestor legal in Commander?
Yes — Benevolent Ancestor is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Benevolent Ancestor legal in?
Benevolent Ancestor is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Benevolent Ancestor been printed?
Benevolent Ancestor has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2005 to 2019.
What is the cheapest printing of Benevolent Ancestor?
The cheapest printing is Iconic Masters (#12) at about $0.04.
Who illustrated Benevolent Ancestor?
This printing of Benevolent Ancestor was illustrated by Nick Percival.