The Tyrant Guard card from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 Warhammer 40,000 Commander crossover, featuring a powerful Tyranid with versatile gameplay mechanics.
Tyrant Guard
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Warhammer 40,000 • Commander
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The Tyrant Guard card (No. 103) stands as a pivotal inclusion in Magic: The Gathering's 2022 Warhammer 40,000 Commander set, bridging the gap between tabletop strategy and the trading card game. Illustrating a Tyranid creature with a mana cost of {X}{2}{G}, this card offers collectors and players a unique blend of aggressive power and defensive utility. Its Ravenous ability allows the creature to enter the battlefield with X +1/+1 counters, drawing a card if X reaches five or more, thereby enhancing board presence early in the game. Additionally, the Shieldwall keyword enables players to sacrifice the Tyrant Guard to grant hexproof and indestructible to other controlled creatures, providing a critical tactical pivot in combat scenarios. For fans of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, this card captures the relentless nature of the Tyranid swarm, making it a desirable piece for those completing the Commander subset. The intricate design and strategic depth make it a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection focused on crossover sets. Whether building a thematic deck or expanding a catalog, the Tyrant Guard represents the intersection of iconic sci-fi lore and competitive card design.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2022
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Warhammer 40,000
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#103
Featured Subject
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Featured
Tyrant Guard
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Xavier Ribeiro
Card Stock
English
{X}{2}{G}
Creature — Tyranid
3 / 3
G
Card Text
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Ravenous (This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. If X is 5 or more, draw a card when it enters.) Shieldwall — Sacrifice this creature: Creatures you control with counters on them gain hexproof and indestructible until end of turn.