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Veteran Bodyguard
SUM · Summer Magic / Edgar #42 · Rare · released 1994-06-21
{3}{W}{W}
Creature — Human
As long as this creature is untapped, all damage that would be dealt to you by unblocked creatures is dealt to this creature instead.
Good bodyguards are hard to find, mainly because they don't live long.
Veteran Bodyguard is a rare white creature from Summer Magic / Edgar (1994). It has been printed 11 times across 10 sets, from 1993 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $1.81 to $63.44 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Veteran Bodyguard in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (11)
Prices range from $1.81 to $63.44 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Intl. Collectors' Edition at $1.81.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 41 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 42 | Rare | $63.44 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 42 | Rare | $28.08 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 42 | Rare | $1.81 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 42 | Rare | $3.50 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 42 | Rare | — | — |
| Revised Edition | 42 | Rare | $2.06 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar This page | 42 | Rare | — | — |
| Masters Edition IV | 32 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 338 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 41 | Rare | — | — |
More from Summer Magic / Edgar
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2004-10-04If a creature is blocked but Trample damage is still done to a player, this damage can't be redirected to the Bodyguard because the Bodyguard only takes damage from unblocked creatures.
- 2004-10-04Damage goes to the Bodyguard as long as he is untapped. This works even if he is blocking.
- 2004-10-04If you have multiple Veteran Bodyguards, you can decide which one receives the redirected damage each time damage would be dealt to you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Veteran Bodyguard legal in Commander?
Yes — Veteran Bodyguard is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Veteran Bodyguard legal in?
Veteran Bodyguard is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Veteran Bodyguard been printed?
Veteran Bodyguard has been printed 11 times across 10 sets, from 1993 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Veteran Bodyguard?
The cheapest printing is Intl. Collectors' Edition (#42) at about $1.81.
Who illustrated Veteran Bodyguard?
This printing of Veteran Bodyguard was illustrated by Douglas Shuler.