Elvish Vanguard
Onslaught 259 • rare
- Set
- Onslaught
- Collector number
- 259
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Glen Angus
- Market price
- $2.65
What it does
Whenever another Elf enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
"Our lives are woven together like the trees' branches over our heads, forming a canopy that protects us all."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Elvish Vanguard was released in 2002 as part of the Onslaught set for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant shift in design philosophy, placing a strong mechanical emphasis on tribal synergies, specifically rewarding players for focusing their deck composition around specific creature types like Elves, Goblins, and Soldiers. The card was designed to function as a growing threat that scaled in power as a player committed more resources to the battlefield, embodying the relentless expansionist nature of the Elf archetype within the game's lore.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most recognizable illustrators from the game’s early history. Rush utilized a style that emphasized a naturalistic, slightly gritty aesthetic consistent with the visual identity of the Onslaught block. Upon its release, Elvish Vanguard was well-regarded by tournament players for its efficiency in aggressive deck archetypes, quickly becoming a staple in Elf-themed decks for its ability to dominate the early game if left unchecked by an opponent.
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