This 2005 Magic: The Gathering trading card features Benevolent Ancestor from the Ravnica: City of Guilds set. It is a Common rarity foil card, numbered 3, with a mana cost of {2}{W}.
Benevolent Ancestor
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ravnica: City of Guilds
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Description
Benevolent Ancestor is a Magic: The Gathering trading card from the 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds set. Identified by card number 3, this Common rarity card features a foil finish. It is a Creature — Spirit with a mana cost of {2}{W} and a power/toughness of 0/4. The card was illustrated by Nick Percival. It belongs to the Ravnica: City of Guilds set, with the set code RAV. The card includes the printed keyword Defender.
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Card Details
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Benevolent Ancestor
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Nick Percival
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{W}
Creature — Spirit
0 / 4
W
Card Text
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Defender (This creature can't attack.) {T}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.
Although the door is flimsy and the lock pathetically small, Josuri's family never fears the night outside.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Benevolent Ancestor?
The mana cost for Benevolent Ancestor is {2}{W}. This indicates a total mana value of 3.
Who illustrated the card Benevolent Ancestor?
The artwork for Benevolent Ancestor was created by Nick Percival.
What is the set code for Ravnica: City of Guilds?
The set code for the Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion is RAV.
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