Veteran Bodyguard
Creature — Human · Rare
Veteran Bodyguard is currently worth about $1.81 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
As long as this creature is untapped, all damage that would be dealt to you by unblocked creatures is dealt to this creature instead.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 5
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Creature — Human
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1994
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- P/T
- 2/5
Playability
#27372 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Beta | 42 | Rare | $112.00 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 42 | Rare | $24.98 | — |
| Revised Edition | 42 | Rare | $2.18 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 42 | Rare | $2.00 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 42 | Rare | $1.81 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 42 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 338 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 41 | Rare | — | — |
| Masters Edition IV | 32 | Rare | — | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 42 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Alpha | 41 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Limited Edition Beta #42 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $112.00 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$112.00 – $112.00 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Veteran Bodyguard worth?
Veteran Bodyguard is currently worth about $1.81 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $1.81 to $112.00 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Veteran Bodyguard printed in?
Veteran Bodyguard has been printed in 10 sets, including Foreign Black Border, 30th Anniversary Edition, Masters Edition IV, Summer Magic / Edgar, Collectors' Edition, Unlimited Edition, and more.
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Is Veteran Bodyguard legal in Commander?
Yes — Veteran Bodyguard is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Veteran Bodyguard legal in Modern?
Veteran Bodyguard is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Veteran Bodyguard on the Reserved List?
Yes — Veteran Bodyguard is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Foreign Black Border · 30th Anniversary Edition · Masters Edition IV · Summer Magic / Edgar · Collectors' Edition · Unlimited Edition · Intl. Collectors' Edition · Limited Edition Alpha · Revised Edition · Limited Edition Beta
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