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Vanguard's Shield
ARTIFACT — EQUIPMENT Common
Avacyn Restored EDHREC #18,595
$0.12
+9.1%
7 days
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Vanguard's Shield price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.12.
Vanguard's Shield Price Summary
Vanguard's Shield's current headline price is $0.12.
Vanguard's Shield Printings & Prices
1 printings
Vanguard's Shield has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Vanguard's Shield: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AVR #223 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | AVR #223 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | AVR #223 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AVR #223 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Vanguard's Shield Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Equipped creature gets +0/+3 and can block an additional creature each combat.
Equip {3} ({3}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
"Wars are not fought on a single front."
Vanguard's Shield is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Vanguard's Shield Rulings
1 most recent
- May 1, 2012 Abilities that allow a creature to block an additional creature are cumulative.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Vanguard's Shield has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVR #223 | 2012-05-04 | Common | Standard |
| AVR #223 | 2012-05-04 | Common | Standard |
Vanguard's Shield in Commander
Vanguard's Shield is the #18,595 most-played card on EDHREC, down 14 places over the last 30 days.
Vanguard's Shield FAQ
How much is Vanguard's Shield worth?
Vanguard's Shield is worth about $0.12 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Vanguard's Shield legal in Commander?
Yes — Vanguard's Shield is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Vanguard's Shield been reprinted?
Yes — Vanguard's Shield has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Vanguard's Shield cheap?
Vanguard's Shield trades at about $0.12 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,595 on EDHREC).