Emperor's Vanguard
Magic: The Gathering | Ixalan - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Number | 189 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Ixalan |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 95 items |
| From | $0.37 |
| Type | Creature — Human Scout |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.37 | 4 | ||
NM | $0.49 | 1 | ||
NM | $0.50 | 57 | ||
LP | $0.50 | 7 | ||
MP | $0.50 | 1 | ||
NMFoil | $0.99 | 8 | ||
MP | $1.57 | 1 | ||
NM | $0.37 | 10 | Unavailable | |
LP | $0.37 | 1 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.54 | 5 | Unavailable |
About Emperor's Vanguard
Emperor's Vanguard from Ixalan is currently available from around $0.29. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Card Text
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.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Emperor's Vanguard worth?
Emperor's Vanguard is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.29 for Ixalan. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Emperor's Vanguard has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Emperor's Vanguard legal in Commander?
Emperor's Vanguard is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Emperor's Vanguard legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Emperor's Vanguard on the Reserved List?
No. Emperor's Vanguard is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Emperor's Vanguard in-game text?
In game, Emperor's Vanguard is a Creature — Human Scout with text that starts: "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.)".
How popular is Emperor's Vanguard in Commander decks?
Emperor's Vanguard ranks #24,713 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Emperor's Vanguard
This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.
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