Elite Vanguard
Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret 2 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret
- Collector number
- 2
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
The vanguard is skilled at waging war alone. The enemy is often defeated before its reinforcements reach the front.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Elite Vanguard was first introduced as a common in the 2009 Magic: The Gathering expansion Shards of Alara, representing the disciplined foot soldiers of the Bant shard. Its inclusion in the 2010 Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret set elevated its status to uncommon, serving as a staple low-cost creature for the white-aligned Elspeth deck. The design reflects the Bant philosophy of order and martial prowess, offering a minimalist, aggressive combat utility that defined early-game strategies in the block.
The card features artwork by Mark Tedin, a longtime contributor to the game known for his surreal and high-fantasy aesthetic. For this piece, Tedin focused on the crisp, armored aesthetic of the Bant knights, emphasizing the uniformity and readiness of the vanguard. The card was well-received by players for its efficient mana-to-power ratio, becoming a reliable inclusion in aggressive decks throughout its tenure in the Standard format and beyond.
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