The 2005 Ninth Edition Honor Guard card is a foundational white mana creature from Magic: The Gathering's core set.
Honor Guard
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ninth Edition
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Honor Guard is a one-mana white Human Soldier creature from the 2005 Ninth Edition of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 20 and set code 9ED, this common rarity card features artwork by Mark Zug and serves as a staple in early-game strategies. The card's ability allows players to tap a white mana source to give it +0/+1 until the end of the turn, offering tactical flexibility in combat. As a core set release, Ninth Edition remains one of the most widely distributed and recognizable products in the game's history. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their Ninth Edition collection or to build budget-friendly decks. The flavor text, "The strength of one. The courage of ten," adds a narrative layer to the card's defensive role. Whether you are a long-time veteran or new to the hobby, adding the Honor Guard to your collection provides a tangible piece of gaming history. This product represents the enduring appeal of classic TCG design and mechanics.
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Honor Guard
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Mark Zug
Card Stock
English
{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
1 / 1
W
Card Text
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{W}: This creature gets +0/+1 until end of turn.
The strength of one. The courage of ten.