Guard Dog
| Name | Guard Dog |
|---|---|
| Type | Minion - beast |
| Description | Deathrattle: Summon a random 1-Cost Deathrattle minion. |
| Flavor | Updog |
| Artist | Gabor Szikszai |
| Set | Escape from Violet Hold #126299 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Guard Dog
Guard Dog, Minion - beast, designed by Gabor Szikszai first released in Jun, 2026 in the set Escape from Violet Hold.
Guard Dog would fit best in a Deathrattle Hunter or Beast Hunter deck that wants to maintain board presence and generate sticky minions, especially in slower, value-oriented builds that can take advantage of multiple Deathrattle triggers through synergies like triggering effects or buffs; however, because it summons a *random* 1-Cost Deathrattle minion, its payoff is inconsistent and often low impact, making it weaker than more reliable early-game Deathrattle options such as **Shimmerfly** (which guarantees a Hunter spell), **Leper Gnome** (for direct damage in aggressive decks), or stronger mid-game Deathrattle staples that provide immediate value. Overall, while it can be playable in casual or thematic Deathrattle Hunter lists, it is generally outclassed by more consistent and synergistic cards and is unlikely to see competitive play unless supported by strong Deathrattle synergy in the meta.
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What type of card is Guard Dog?
Guard Dog is a Minion - beast card in Hearthstone HS.
What does Guard Dog do?
<b>Deathrattle:</b> Summon a random 1-Cost <b>Deathrattle</b> minion.
What set is Guard Dog from?
Guard Dog was first released in the set Escape from Violet Hold, illustrated by Gabor Szikszai.
Is Guard Dog legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Guard Dog can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
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