Guard Dogs

Creature - Hound 2/2, 3W (4)

{2}{W}, {T}: Choose a permanent you control. Prevent all combat damage target creature would deal this turn if it shares a color with that permanent.

"A good guard is alert. A great guard is also loyal."
-Benalish kennelmaster

Illus. Mike Raabe

Gatherer Card Rulings?, Legality?

• 10/4/2004: You choose the target on activation and choose the permanent which is compared for color on resolution.
• 10/4/2004: You only check colors on resolution and not later when the damage prevention actually is applied.

• Legal in Vintage (Type 1)
• Legal in Legacy (Type 1.5)
• Legal in Classic (MTGO)
• Legal in Commander