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Veteran Bodyguard Revised Edition MTG card
3ED #42 · Art by Douglas Shuler
3ED set symbol, RareRevised Edition#42Rare

Veteran Bodyguard

Creature · Human
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · 3ED #42 nonfoil
$1.93 −4.9% −$0.10, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−6.3%
EDHREC rank
#28,240 Down 141 in 30 days
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Veteran Bodyguard Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.93, down 4.9% over 7 days, down 6.3% over 30 days, down 6.8% over 90 days.

Veteran Bodyguard Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Veteran Bodyguard

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Veteran Bodyguard in Sealed Products

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Veteran Bodyguard Printings & Prices

Veteran Bodyguard has 9 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

CEI set symbol, RareCEI #42
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3ED set symbol, Rare3ED #42
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CED set symbol, RareCED #42
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2ED set symbol, Rare2ED #42
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LEB set symbol, RareLEB #42
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30A set symbol, Rare30A #338
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30A set symbol, Rare30A #41
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SUM set symbol, RareSUM #42
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LEA set symbol, RareLEA #41
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Veteran Bodyguard Rules Text & Legality

Veteran Bodyguard

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 legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Veteran Bodyguard Rulings

  • Oct 4, 2004

    Damage goes to the Bodyguard as long as he is untapped. This works even if he is blocking.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    If 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.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    If you have multiple Veteran Bodyguards, you can decide which one receives the redirected damage each time damage would be dealt to you.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Veteran Bodyguard has been reprinted 9 times.

  • Aug 5, 1993LEA set symbol, RareLimited Edition AlphaLEA #41
  • Oct 4, 1993LEB set symbol, RareLimited Edition BetaLEB #42
  • Dec 1, 19932ED set symbol, RareUnlimited Edition2ED #42
  • Dec 10, 1993CED set symbol, RareCollectors' EditionCED #42
  • Dec 10, 1993CEI set symbol, RareIntl. Collectors' EditionCEI #42
  • Apr 11, 19943ED set symbol, RareRevised Edition3ED #42
  • Jun 21, 1994SUM set symbol, RareSummer Magic / EdgarSUM #42
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Rare30th Anniversary Edition30A #41
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Rare30th Anniversary Edition30A #338

Veteran Bodyguard in Commander

Veteran Bodyguard is the #28,240 most-played card on EDHREC, down 141 places over the last 30 days.

#28,240 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 141 in 30 days

Veteran Bodyguard FAQ

How much is Veteran Bodyguard worth?

Veteran Bodyguard is worth about $1.93 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Veteran Bodyguard legal in Commander?

Yes. Veteran Bodyguard is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Veteran Bodyguard been reprinted?

Yes. Veteran Bodyguard has been reprinted 9 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Veteran Bodyguard cheap?

Veteran Bodyguard trades at about $1.93; 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,240 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Veteran Bodyguard?

Cards that fill a similar role include Palisade Giant, Protector of the Crown, Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo.

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