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Elite Scaleguard
CREATURE — HUMAN SOLDIER Uncommon
The List EDHREC #8,916
$0.08
+0.0%
7 days
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Elite Scaleguard price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.08.
Elite Scaleguard Price Summary
Elite Scaleguard's current headline price is $0.08.
Elite Scaleguard Printings & Prices
9 printings
Elite Scaleguard has 9 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Elite Scaleguard: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CMM #22 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FRF #12 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | FRF #12 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | CMM #22 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | FRF #12 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ZNC #14 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FRF #12 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C16 #65 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | C16 #65 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ZNC #14 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Elite Scaleguard Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Elite Scaleguard Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
11 printings
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 
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 #8,916 most-played card on EDHREC, down 305 places over the last 30 days.
Elite Scaleguard FAQ
How much is Elite Scaleguard worth?
Elite Scaleguard is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 $0.08 — 11 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,916 on EDHREC).