# 2016 Magic: The Gathering Conspiracy: Take the Crown #20

> Paliano Vanguard is a rare Human Soldier card from the 2016 Conspiracy: Take the Crown expansion, featuring distinctive drafting mechanics.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2016
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Conspiracy: Take the Crown
- **Card number**: #20
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Paliano Vanguard is a rare Human Soldier card from the 2016 Conspiracy: Take the Crown expansion. This card, numbered 20, is notable for its unique drafting mechanics that interact directly with the draft phase. As you draft a creature card, you may reveal it, note its creature types, then turn this card face down. Other creatures you control of a type you noted for cards named Paliano Vanguard get +1/+1. The card's mana cost is {1}{W}, making it a low-cost option for white decks. Artists Chris Rallis brought this card to life with a design that fits the set's whimsical tone. Collectors often seek out this card for its strategic depth and its role in the Conspiracy series. The card's ability to boost other creatures makes it a valuable addition to any deck that relies on creature types. Its rarity adds to its appeal among Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. Whether you are building a draft deck or completing a set, Paliano Vanguard offers both mechanical intrigue and collectible value.

## FAQ

### What are the drafting mechanics of Paliano Vanguard?

Paliano Vanguard allows you to reveal a drafted creature card, note its creature types, and then turn it face down. Other creatures you control of those noted types gain +1/+1.

### What is the mana cost of Paliano Vanguard?

The mana cost for Paliano Vanguard is {1}{W}, requiring one generic mana and one white mana to cast.

### Who illustrated Paliano Vanguard?

Paliano Vanguard was illustrated by Chris Rallis for the Conspiracy: Take the Crown set.

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