Emperor's Vanguard
Ixalan Promos 189s • rare
- Set
- Ixalan Promos
- Collector number
- 189s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Victor Adame Minguez
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, it explores. (Reveal the top card of your library. Put that card into your hand if it's a land. Otherwise, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature, then put the card back or put it into your graveyard.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Emperor's Vanguard was released as a promotional card for the Magic: The Gathering set Ixalan in 2017. Designed as a creature card reflecting the set's central themes of exploration and Mesoamerican-inspired conquest, this particular version features distinct promotional foil treatments that differentiate it from the standard card found in booster packs. It was primarily distributed through organized play events at local game stores, serving as a reward for players who participated in the competitive release cycle.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering aesthetic whose work is known for vibrant, atmospheric lighting and a focus on character-driven narrative. For this design, Voss aimed to capture the imposing, regal nature of the Ixalan Empire’s forces, utilizing a palette that emphasizes the jungle setting while maintaining the card's mechanical utility. The artwork was well-received within the community for its detailed armor design and the sense of movement conveyed in the illustration.
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