Sanctum Guardian from Magic: The Gathering's 1998 Urza's Saga expansion, featuring a versatile damage prevention ability and artwork by Donato Giancola.
Sanctum Guardian
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Saga
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Sanctum Guardian (card number 43) is a white uncommon creature from the Urza's Saga expansion, released in 1998 for Magic: The Gathering. As a Human Cleric with a mana cost of {1}{W}{W}, this card offers strategic depth by allowing players to sacrifice it to prevent the next instance of damage from a chosen source. This unique ability makes it a valuable piece for collectors who appreciate the tactical versatility of the early white mana pool. The Urza's Saga set remains a cornerstone for TCG enthusiasts, and Sanctum Guardian stands out within this catalog for its iconic rules text. By offering access to this card number, the marketplace supports the community's passion for preserving the legacy of Magic's early years. Whether you are hunting for rare parallels or standard foil versions, this product represents a key component of the set's identity. The card's design and gameplay mechanics continue to resonate with both veteran players and new fans of the game. ## Sources
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Sanctum Guardian
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Donato Giancola
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}{W}
Creature — Human Cleric
1 / 4
W
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Sacrifice this creature: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage.
"Protect our mother in her womb."