Elvish Vanguard
Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors 8 • common
- Set
- Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors
- Collector number
- 8
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $0.69
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
The Elvish Vanguard was originally introduced in the Onslaught expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 2002, designed to synergize with the tribal elf themes prevalent in that set. Its ability to grow in power and toughness as other elves entered the battlefield made it a cornerstone for aggressive green decks. The version found in the 2018 Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors set served as a deliberate inclusion to maintain the mechanical identity of the Elf deck, which was designed to contrast against the artifact-heavy strategy of the opposing side.
The artwork for this specific printing was provided by Steve Prescott, a long-time contributor to the game. Prescott's illustration captures the dynamic nature of the card, depicting an elven warrior in mid-stride. His approach focuses on the rugged, forest-dwelling aesthetic associated with the Elf faction, using detailed armor textures and an earthy color palette that fits within the established visual language of the game's creature designs.
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