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
- $0.27
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 released in the March of the Machine Commander set in 2023. As a white creature card, it was designed to support the set's focus on the interplanar struggle against the Phyrexians, serving as a tactical piece that utilizes the bolster mechanic to reinforce a player's army. The card acts as a reprint and mechanical update within the Commander format, intended to provide players with a creature that creates combat advantages by granting pseudo-evasion to smaller creatures.
The artwork was provided by veteran illustrator Steve Prescott, known for his dynamic and textured approach to fantasy character design. In this depiction, Prescott emphasizes the formidable, armored appearance of the dragonkin warrior, capturing a sense of disciplined strength suitable for the set's militaristic aesthetic. His design choices were aimed at conveying the creature's role as a protector and frontline commander, and the card was generally well-received by players looking for efficient, color-supportive tools in limited and casual multiplayer environments.
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