Core Set 2021 (M21) card #2 featuring the Alpine Watchdog creature. This white mana card includes the Vigilance keyword ability.
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set 2021
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The Core Set 2021 (M21) release established a baseline for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game with a streamlined checklist of familiar mechanics. Card number 2 in the set, the Alpine Watchdog serves as a foundational white mana creature. This Common rarity card, illustrated by Forrest Imel, features the type line Creature — Dog and possesses a mana cost of {1}{W} with a mana value of 2. In gameplay, the Alpine Watchdog brings a 2/2 power and toughness to the battlefield. Its primary mechanical contribution is the Vigilance keyword ability, which allows the creature to attack without tapping. This effect is particularly relevant for players building aggressive or midrange strategies that rely on maintaining board presence while dealing damage. The flavor text, drawn from *To the Summit: A Tale of Survival*, notes: "On the eighth day, a blizzard hit. Supplies were lost, and morale plummeted. On the ninth day, Dover found us." Collectors and players often reference this card when discussing the structural integrity of the M21 set. As part of the base checklist, it represents the accessible entry point into the white color pie. The card’s straightforward design and reliable ability make it a staple for casual play and a familiar sight in competitive formats.
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Alpine Watchdog
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Forrest Imel
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English
{1}{W}
Creature — Dog
2 / 2
W
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Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)
"On the eighth day, a blizzard hit. Supplies were lost, and morale plummeted. On the ninth day, Dover found us." —*To the Summit: A Tale of Survival*
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