The 2005 Magic: The Gathering Ravnica: City of Guilds release featuring Dimir House Guard, card number 83.
Dimir House Guard
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ravnica: City of Guilds
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Released in 2005 as part of the Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion, Dimir House Guard stands as a defining black creature for Magic: The Gathering collectors. With a mana cost of {3}{B} and a 2/3 power and toughness, it offers a resilient presence on the battlefield. The card features the Fear mechanic, preventing it from being blocked by anything other than artifact or black creatures, which adds a layer of strategic depth to any black-heavy deck. Beyond its defensive capabilities, Dimir House Guard includes a sacrifice ability to regenerate, allowing players to preserve this creature through tough turns. It also boasts the Transmute ability, enabling players to search their library for another card with the same mana value, providing flexibility in card selection. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card represents a key piece of the Ravnica block's intricate lore and gameplay. Collectors often seek out cards like Dimir House Guard to complete their Ravnica: City of Guilds sets or to utilize in competitive formats. The artwork by John Zeleznik brings this skeletal guardian to life, making it a visually appealing addition to any collection. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new collector, understanding the mechanics and history of this card enhances the appreciation of the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Dimir House Guard
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
John Zeleznik
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}
Creature — Skeleton
2 / 3
B
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Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) Sacrifice a creature: Regenerate this creature. Transmute {1}{B}{B} ({1}{B}{B}, Discard this card: Search your library for a card with the same mana value as this card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. Transmute only as a sorcery.)