Benevolent Ancestor (RAV #3)
Benevolent Ancestor is a common printing from Ravnica: City of Guilds (RAV #3), a Creature — Spirit. Illustrated by Nick Percival.
Card text
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.
Details
| Mana cost | {2}{W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Spirit |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Ravnica: City of Guilds (RAV) |
| Collector number | 3 |
| Artist | Nick Percival |
| Released | 2005-10-07 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.08, foil $0.40 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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