Elite Scaleguard
Commander Masters 22 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 22
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $0.28
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 expansion exploring the timeline of the dragon-ruled plane of Tarkir. The card serves as a mechanical reinforcement for decks focused on the +1/+1 counter theme, utilizing the bolster keyword to strengthen smaller creatures on the battlefield. It was later reprinted in the Commander Masters set, a high-profile release designed specifically to support the popular multiplayer Commander format.
The card’s illustration, created by artist Igor Kieryluk, captures the distinct aesthetic of the Abzan Houses, a faction characterized by their armored defense and connection to dragon scales. Kieryluk’s design emphasizes the imposing nature of the dragon-kin warrior, blending martial discipline with the draconic elements central to the lore of the region. The design was received by players as a solid, utility-focused uncommon that provided reliable synergy for aggressive creature-based strategies.
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