# 2018 Magic: The Gathering Commander Anthology Volume II #27

> This 2018 Magic: The Gathering Commander Anthology Volume II card featuring the Uncommon Human Soldier Elite Scaleguard.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2018
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Commander Anthology Volume II
- **Card number**: #27
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Elite Scaleguard is a 2018 release from the Commander Anthology Volume II set within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified as card number 27 with set code CM2, this Uncommon creature card depicts a Human Soldier with a mana cost of four generic mana and one white mana. It functions as a five-mana-value entity that enters the battlefield with the ability to bolster two, allowing a controller to choose a creature with the least toughness among their controlled creatures and add two +1/+1 counters to it. Furthermore, the card provides a continuous effect where any creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it causes a target creature the defending player controls to tap whenever it attacks. This mechanical synergy between bolster and triggered tapping effects makes the card a functional piece for Commander format gameplay. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Commander Anthology Volume II set or to utilize its unique board interaction capabilities in casual play. The inclusion of this card adds strategic depth to any deck built around +1/+1 counter themes or board control strategies.

## FAQ

### What set is Elite Scaleguard from?

Elite Scaleguard appears in the Commander Anthology Volume II set, released in 2018 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It is the 27th card in that set, designated by the code CM2.

### What are the stats of the Elite Scaleguard card?

The card is a Creature — Human Soldier with a mana cost of {4}{W}, a mana value of 5, and power/toughness of 2/3. It is printed as an Uncommon rarity card.

### What abilities does Elite Scaleguard have?

When Elite Scaleguard enters the battlefield, you may bolster 2. Additionally, whenever a creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it attacks, you can tap a target creature a defending player controls.

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