Emperor's Vanguard is a rare Human Scout creature from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Ixalan expansion, identified by card number 189.
Emperor's Vanguard
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Ixalan
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Emperor's Vanguard, card number 189, stands as a notable Rare creature from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Ixalan expansion. Illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez, this Human Scout brings a distinct strategic element to the game through its exploring mechanic. When dealing combat damage to a player, the card allows you to reveal the top card of your library; if it is a land, it goes to your hand, otherwise, a +1/+1 counter is placed on it. This design encourages dynamic gameplay and deck building strategies centered around land acceleration and resource management. The card's four mana cost and four power make it a formidable presence on the battlefield, appealing to both players and serious Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts looking to complete their sets or enhance their libraries.
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Emperor's Vanguard
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Victor Adame Minguez
Card Stock
English
{3}{G}
Creature — Human Scout
4 / 3
G
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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.)