Elvish Vanguard
Elvish Vanguard Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Elvish Vanguard is $0.53 (EMA #164), and the most expensive is $17.77 (ONS #259, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.66, up 401.9% over 7 days, up 421.6% over 30 days, up 411.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.66 (2026).
Elvish Vanguard Printings & Prices
Elvish Vanguard has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Elvish Vanguard: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $11.50 cash for ONS #259 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ONS #259 | Foil | $11.50 | $22.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | ONS #259 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #259 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | ONS #259 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #259 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #762 | Foil | $0.72 | $1.79 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #259 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | $2.49 | 84% |
| CoolStuffInc | DDU #8 | Nonfoil | $0.35 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #762 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #164 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | $0.79 | 75% |
Elvish Vanguard Rules Text & Legality
Whenever another Elf enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Elvish Vanguard is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Elvish Vanguard Rulings
- Jun 8, 2016 If Elvish Vanguard enters the battlefield at the same time as another Elf, its ability will trigger.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Elvish Vanguard has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #762 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Extended Art |
| DDU #8 | 2018-04-06 | Common | Standard |
| EMA #164 | 2016-06-10 | Common | Standard |
| EMA #164 | 2016-06-10 | Common | Standard |
| ONS #259 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #259 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
SLD #762 
DDU #8 
EMA #164 
ONS #259 Elvish Vanguard in Commander
Elvish Vanguard is the #14,151 most-played card on EDHREC, down 95 places over the last 30 days.
Elvish Vanguard FAQ
How much is Elvish Vanguard worth?
Elvish Vanguard is worth about $2.66 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.53 to $17.77 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Elvish Vanguard legal in Commander?
Yes — Elvish Vanguard is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Elvish Vanguard been reprinted?
Yes — Elvish Vanguard has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Elvish Vanguard cheap?
Elvish Vanguard trades at about $2.66 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,151 on EDHREC).