The Elite Vanguard is a 1-mana Human Soldier creature from the Magic 2012 set. This uncommon card (#15) features a mana value of 1, power/toughness of 2/1, and artwork by Mark Tedin.
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic 2012
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Elite Vanguard is a white creature card from the Magic 2012 (M12) core set, identified as card number 15. This uncommon release features the type line Creature — Human Soldier with a mana cost of {W} and a mana value of 1. The card has a power and toughness of 2/1, making it a low-cost option for white decks. The artwork for this version of Elite Vanguard is created by Mark Tedin, adding visual distinction to this classic Magic: The Gathering card.
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Elite Vanguard
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Mark Tedin
Card Stock
English
{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 1
W
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The vanguard is skilled at waging war alone. The enemy is often defeated before its reinforcements reach the front.
FAQ
The mana cost for Elite Vanguard is {W}, representing one white mana. This low cost makes it easy to cast early in the game.
Elite Vanguard has a power of 2 and a toughness of 1, resulting in a 2/1 stat line. It is a Human Soldier creature type.
The artist for the Elite Vanguard card in the Magic 2012 set is Mark Tedin. His illustration is featured on card number 15.
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