Elite Scaleguard
Commander Anthology Volume II 27 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander Anthology Volume II
- Collector number
- 27
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Elite Scaleguard was originally printed in the Fate Reforged set in 2015 as part of the Magic: The Gathering block focused on the theme of time travel and dragon-influenced clans. It depicts a member of the Abzan Houses, a faction characterized by their tactical endurance and the utilization of dragon scales for defense. The card was designed to highlight the 'bolster' mechanic, reflecting the lore-based synergy between the humanoid warriors and their reptilian mounts.
This particular version of the card appeared in the 2018 Commander Anthology Volume II, a curated collection released by Wizards of the Coast to provide players with reprints of popular cards from previous Commander-focused decks. The artwork is credited to Steve Prescott, an illustrator known for his dynamic and gritty character designs within the Magic franchise. His portrayal of the Scaleguard focuses on the intricate, armored aesthetic of the Abzan culture, intended to convey the martial readiness and stoic nature of the creature.
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About Elite Scaleguard
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