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Elvish Vanguard Eternal Masters MTG card
EMA #164 · Art by Steve Prescott
EMA set symbol, CommonEternal Masters#164Common

Elvish Vanguard

Creature · Elf Warrior
TCGplayer market · EMA #164 nonfoil
$0.45 −2.2% −$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
−6.3%
EDHREC rank
#14,557 Down 167 in 30 days
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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.

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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.

EMA set symbol, CommonEMA #164
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DDU set symbol, CommonDDU #8
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #762
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ONS set symbol, RareONS #259

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Elvish Vanguard Rules Text & Legality

Elvish Vanguard

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.

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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, 2002ONS set symbol, RareOnslaughtONS #259
  • Oct 7, 2002ONS set symbol, RareOnslaught · foilONS #259
  • Jun 10, 2016EMA set symbol, CommonEternal MastersEMA #164
  • Jun 10, 2016EMA set symbol, CommonEternal Masters · foilEMA #164
  • Apr 6, 2018DDU set symbol, CommonDuel Decks: Elves vs. InventorsDDU #8
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret 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.

#14,557 EDHREC rank
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).