Elite Scaleguard
Elite Scaleguard Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Elite Scaleguard is $0.09 (PLST #CM2-27), and the most expensive is $1.04 (FRF #12, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.09, flat over 7 days, down 25.0% over 30 days, up 12.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.33 (2026).
Elite Scaleguard Printings & Prices
Elite Scaleguard has 9 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Elite Scaleguard: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.12 cash for FRF #12 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FRF #12 | Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #22 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| starcitygames | FRF #12 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CMM #22 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FRF #12 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | MIC #85 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CMM #22 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #22 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | MIC #85 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | FRF #12 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Elite Scaleguard Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, bolster 2. (Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control and put two +1/+1 counters on it.)
Whenever a creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it attacks, tap target creature defending player controls.
Elite Scaleguard is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Elite Scaleguard Rulings
- Nov 24, 2014 Bolster itself doesn't target any creature, though some spells and abilities that bolster may have other effects that target creatures. For example, you could put counters on a creature with protection from white with Abzan Skycaptain's bolster ability.
- Nov 24, 2014 You determine which creature to put counters on as the spell or ability that instructs you to bolster resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Elite Scaleguard has been reprinted 11 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMM #22 | 2023-08-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CMM #22 | 2023-08-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MOC #181 | 2023-04-21 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLST #CM2-27 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MIC #85 | 2021-09-24 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C21 #91 | 2021-04-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ZNC #14 | 2020-09-25 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CM2 #27 | 2018-06-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C16 #65 | 2016-11-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
| FRF #12 | 2015-01-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
CMM #22 
MOC #181 
PLST #CM2-27 
MIC #85 
C21 #91 
ZNC #14 
CM2 #27 
C16 #65 
FRF #12 Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.
Elite Scaleguard in Commander
Elite Scaleguard is the #8,611 most-played card on EDHREC, down 145 places over the last 30 days.
Elite Scaleguard FAQ
How much is Elite Scaleguard worth?
Elite Scaleguard is worth about $0.09 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.09 to $1.04 across 9 tracked printings.
Is Elite Scaleguard legal in Commander?
Yes — Elite Scaleguard is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Elite Scaleguard been reprinted?
Yes — Elite Scaleguard has been reprinted 11 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Elite Scaleguard cheap?
Elite Scaleguard trades at about $0.09 — 11 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,611 on EDHREC).