Elite Scaleguard
The List CM2-27 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- CM2-27
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $0.09
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 2015 set Fate Reforged as a core component of the Abzan Houses, a faction centered on the survivalist, endurance-based philosophy of Tarkir's timeline. It features the 'bolster' mechanic, which highlights the set's focus on team-oriented tactical growth and the protection of one's strongest assets during combat.
The card was illustrated by Steve Prescott, a long-time contributor to Magic: The Gathering who often leans into dynamic, armor-heavy character designs. His work here emphasizes the defensive nature of the card, depicting a dragon-kin warrior in heavy plate, a visual choice that was well-received by players for its grounded, utilitarian aesthetic and its clear mechanical tie-in to the card's ability to shield allies.
Its inclusion in 'The List'—a curated selection of reprints integrated into set boosters—ensures that the card remains accessible to players in modern formats. This presence reinforces its status as a reliable, uncommon utility creature that bridges the gap between early-game board presence and late-game synergy in draft and commander environments.
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About Elite Scaleguard
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