The Anaba Bodyguard is a creature card from the 1999 Classic Sixth Edition of Magic: The Gathering, featuring a Minotaur with first strike ability.
Anaba Bodyguard
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Classic Sixth Edition
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The Anaba Bodyguard, designated as card number 164, is a foundational creature from the 1999 Classic Sixth Edition of Magic: The Gathering. This release is widely recognized for standardizing the game's core mechanics and card design, making it a significant era for collectors and players alike. As a red mana cost creature, the Anaba Bodyguard brings a distinct tactical element to the table, allowing collectors to engage with the strategic depth that defined the late 1990s trading card game landscape. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game card hobby, completing a set of Classic Sixth Edition remains a popular goal. This card, illustrated by Anson Maddocks, serves as a key component for those looking to build a complete collection of the set. The card's identity as a Minotaur with the first strike ability offers a unique piece of gameplay history, allowing collectors to appreciate the evolution of creature types and combat mechanics within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Whether you are a long-time player or a new collector exploring the brand's rich history, adding this piece to your collection connects you to the enduring legacy of Magic: The Gathering.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Anaba Bodyguard
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{3}{R}
Creature — Minotaur
2 / 3
R
Card Text
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First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
"Not all minotaurs are tribal. Some are freelance." —Eron the Relentless
