Watchdog
| Name | Watchdog |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact creature — dog |
| Description | Watchdog blocks each combat if able. As long as Watchdog is untapped, all creatures attacking you get -1/-0. |
| Flavor | Its growl is a long, rumbling grind of gears and clockwork, its bark a blast of hissing steam. |
| Artist | Richard Kane Ferguson |
| Set | Tempest #314 |
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About Watchdog
Watchdog, Artifact creature — dog, designed by Richard Kane Ferguson first released in Oct, 1997 in the set Tempest. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of $ 0.35.
This card, Watchdog, would be beneficial in a defensive deck that focuses on controlling the board and protecting the player from incoming attacks. While Watchdog's ability to block each combat and weaken attacking creatures is useful for defense, there may be better options available depending on the specific strategy of the deck. Cards like Wall of Omens or Wall of Blossoms offer similar defensive capabilities with additional benefits such as card draw, making them potentially more versatile choices. Ultimately, whether Watchdog sees play would depend on the overall strategy and synergy within the deck.
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04/01/08
The second ability is no longer triggered. It continuously checks the tapped/untapped status of the Watchdog, and gives them -1/-0 as appropriate.
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Frequently asked questions about Watchdog
What type of card is Watchdog?
Watchdog is a Artifact creature — dog card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Watchdog do?
Watchdog blocks each combat if able. As long as Watchdog is untapped, all creatures attacking you get -1/-0.
How much does Watchdog cost?
Watchdog currently starts at $ 0.35. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Watchdog from?
Watchdog was first released in the set Tempest, illustrated by Richard Kane Ferguson.
Is Watchdog legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Watchdog can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Watchdog?
Cards similar to Watchdog include Grand Melee. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.




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