Elvish Vanguard
~$0.46 low · ~$17.59 high
Green. Creature — Elf Warrior
Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors #8 · Illustrated by Steve Prescott
Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors #8 · Illustrated by Steve PrescottWhat is Elvish Vanguard worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Whenever another Elf enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
1/1
"Our lives are woven together like the trees' branches over our heads, forming a canopy that protects us all."
Format legality
All 5 printings of Elvish Vanguard
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Secret Lair Drop sld #762· 2023Extended Artrare· Cardmarket €2.27 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $2.02 | €2.27 foil | |
 Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors ddu #8· 2018common· Cardmarket €1.04 | common | $0.81 | No foil printing | €1.04 | |
 Eternal Masters ema #164· 2016common· Cardmarket €0.75 · €1.20 foil | common | $0.46 | $0.67 | €0.75€1.20 foil | |
 Salvat 2005 psal #B13· 2005Spanishrare· Cardmarket €0.61 | rare | — | No foil printing | €0.61 | |
 Onslaught ons #259· 2002rare· Cardmarket €3.29 · €18.01 foil | rare | $2.64 | $17.59 | €3.29€18.01 foil |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices in USD for each printing and finish, via Scryfall. They are a guide, not an appraisal.
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Card details
- First printed
- 2002
- Printings
- 5
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #14,428 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Steve Prescott, Glen Angus
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors card (#8).
8 · C · EN
- 8Collector number, as Scryfall lists it. The printed form can differ on promos and special products.
- CCommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (1)
2016-06-08
If Elvish Vanguard enters the battlefield at the same time as another Elf, its ability will trigger.
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