
Elvish Vanguard
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −6.3%
- EDHREC rank
- #14,557 Down 167 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy EMA #164 nonfoil
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Elvish Vanguard Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.45, down 2.2% over 7 days, down 6.3% over 30 days, down 83.1% over 90 days.
Elvish Vanguard Price History
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Where to Buy and Sell Elvish Vanguard
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Elvish Vanguard in Sealed Products
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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
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #259 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | ONS #259 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | ONS #259 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #259 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SLD #762 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #762 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | EMA #164 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | DDU #8 | Nonfoil |
Elvish Vanguard Rules Text & Legality
Whenever another Elf enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
"Our lives are woven together like the trees' branches over our heads, forming a canopy that protects us all."
Elvish Vanguard is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PauperLegal
- Pauper CommanderLegal
- PreDHLegal
- PremodernLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
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.
- Oct 7, 2002OnslaughtONS #259
- Oct 7, 2002Onslaught · foilONS #259
- Jun 10, 2016Eternal MastersEMA #164
- Jun 10, 2016Eternal Masters · foilEMA #164
- Apr 6, 2018Duel Decks: Elves vs. InventorsDDU #8
- Jun 21, 2021Secret Lair Drop · Extended Art, foilSLD #762
Elvish Vanguard in Commander
Elvish Vanguard is the #14,557 most-played card on EDHREC, down 167 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 167 in 30 days
Elvish Vanguard FAQ
How much is Elvish Vanguard worth?
Elvish Vanguard is worth about $0.45 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.
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 $0.45; 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,557 on EDHREC).