The Anaba Bodyguard is a 1995 Magic: The Gathering card from the Homelands expansion, featuring a Minotaur creature with first strike.
Anaba Bodyguard
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Homelands
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The Anaba Bodyguard, card number 66a, is a foundational piece of the Magic: The Gathering Homelands expansion released in 1995. As a common creature of the Minotaur type, this card plays a distinct role in the game's early strategic landscape. Designed by artist Anson Maddocks, the card features a mana cost of {3}{R} and boasts a power and toughness of 2/3. Its primary mechanical advantage is first strike, allowing it to deal combat damage before opponents without this ability. This tactical edge makes it a reliable choice for players seeking to control the early game or protect key assets. Collectors of vintage TCG cards often seek out Homelands cards for their historical significance in the game's evolution. The Anaba Bodyguard represents a classic example of creature design from this era, appealing to those who appreciate the depth of early Magic strategies. Whether for completing a set or adding to a vintage collection, this card remains a notable entry in the Magic: The Gathering catalog.
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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
