Magic: The Gathering

Elite Scaleguard

March of the Machine Commander 181 • uncommon

Set: March of the Machine Commander
Collector number: 181
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Steve Prescott
Market price: $0.26

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Market

What it's worth

$0.26market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.14 – $0.27 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card encourages a tactical focus on creatures with the bolster ability, rewarding players who carefully manage their board state to strengthen their forces. As an uncommon piece from this specific set, it serves as a reliable utility option for those looking to build synergy through focused creature enhancement.

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Card face

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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Elite Scaleguard was originally printed in the Fate Reforged set in 2015, featuring artwork by Aaron Miller. It was designed as a supportive creature for the Abzan Houses of Tarkir, utilizing the bolster mechanic to reinforce a player's army. The card’s design focuses on the synergy between scaled warriors and their allies, reflecting the military discipline of the Abzan culture.

This specific printing comes from the 2023 March of the Machine Commander set. As a re-release within the broader context of the Multiverse-wide invasion narrative, this version serves to support themes of unity and defensive strategy across the game's various planes. It retains its original mechanical identity, offering a consistent utility piece for players focused on white-aligned creature synergy.

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Other printings

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About

About Elite Scaleguard

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