Gatekeeper with Vigilance
Armory Guard arrives as a solid defensive piece that doubles as a steady attacker when your Gates are in play. Armory Guard has vigilance as long as you control a Gate, which means it can both block reliably and remain ready to apply pressure on the opponent. The 2 by 5 frame makes it a durable board presence that trades favorably with smaller attackers and soaks burn while your other creatures set up.
From a Ravnica perspective this card rewards draft and deck building that lean into guild synergies. Play it in a Gates shell or any white deck that values tempo and board stability. The flavor nod to Dimir skulking in the alleys keeps the card grounded in set lore without altering function. Experienced players will find its role obvious but worthwhile in midrange and attrition matchups.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{W}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Giant Soldier
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Armory Guard has vigilance as long as you control a Gate.
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Power / Toughness – 2/5