“The Benalish aristocracy is hereditary, but the loyalty of its subjects is earned.”
Dauntless Bodyguard
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Creature — Human Knight
Mana Cost: {W}
Oracle Rules Text: As this creature enters, choose another creature you control. Sacrifice this creature: The chosen creature gains indestructible until end of turn.
Flavor Text: The Benalish aristocracy is hereditary, but the loyalty of its subjects is earned.
Set: Dominaria (#14), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Manuel Castañón
Creature
White
Uncommon
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
Official Rulings (3)
2018-04-27
If Dauntless Bodyguard enters the battlefield at the same time as another creature, that creature can’t be chosen for its ability.
2018-04-27
If the chosen creature leaves the battlefield, you can’t choose a new creature for Dauntless Bodyguard to protect. If you activate its last ability in this case, no creature gains indestructible.
2018-04-27
Dauntless Bodyguard’s first ability isn’t a triggered ability and doesn’t use the stack. Players can’t respond to your choice of which creature it’s protecting.
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