“The vanguard is skilled at waging war alone. The enemy is often defeated before its reinforcements reach the front.”
Elite Vanguard - Eternal Masters (#8) - Illustrated by Mark Tedin - Magic: The Gathering Card
Eternal Masters • Common • #8 • Mark Tedin

Elite Vanguard

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Creature — Human Soldier

Mana Cost: {W}

Power and Toughness: 2/1

Oracle Rules Text: No rules text

Flavor Text: The vanguard is skilled at waging war alone. The enemy is often defeated before its reinforcements reach the front.

Set: Eternal Masters (#8), Rarity: Common, Artist: Mark Tedin

Creature White Common
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Historical Printings & Sets (39)
11 Languages
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5 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Elite Vanguard - Eternal Masters MTG card scan Elite Vanguard Eternal Masters Viewing EMA Common Mark Tedin 2016-06-10
Elite Vanguard - Magic 2010 MTG card scan Elite Vanguard Magic 2010 M10 Uncommon Mark Tedin 2009-07-17
Elite Vanguard - Magic 2011 MTG card scan Elite Vanguard Magic 2011 M11 Uncommon Mark Tedin 2010-07-16
Elite Vanguard - Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret MTG card scan Elite Vanguard Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret DDF Uncommon Mark Tedin 2010-09-03
Elite Vanguard - Magic 2012 MTG card scan Elite Vanguard Magic 2012 M12 Uncommon Mark Tedin 2011-07-15

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