Ral's Vanguard is a rare Magic: The Gathering card from the Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2019 set, offering unique gameplay mechanics for dedicated collectors.
Ral's Vanguard
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2019
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The Ral's Vanguard card from the Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2019 set represents a fascinating experiment in Magic: The Gathering design. Released in 2019, this product series served as a testing ground for new mechanics before their potential inclusion in standard expansions. As a Vanguard card, it introduces a distinct playstyle that alters the fundamental rules of the game for the player who chooses to pilot it. The card mandates that your starting deck consists solely of instant, sorcery, and land cards, while adjusting your starting hand size and life total to accommodate its aggressive nature. Its abilities enhance every instant or sorcery you cast by drawing an extra card and adding one point of damage, creating a high-velocity strategy. Collectors value this piece for its historical significance as a playtest artifact, reflecting Wizards of the Coast's iterative design process. The card is numbered 1 in the CMB1 set and features artwork by David McDarby. Its rare status and unique layout make it a notable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection focused on experimental or unreleased content. For investors and hobbyists alike, Mystery Booster Playtest Cards offer a glimpse into the development of the game's evolving mechanics.
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Ral's Vanguard
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Magic: The Gathering
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David McDarby
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English
Vanguard
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Requirement — Your starting deck contains only instant, sorcery, and land cards. Starting hand size +1 Starting life total -5 If an instant or sorcery spell you cast would cause you to draw one or more cards, draw an additional card. If an instant or sorcery spell you cast would deal damage to a permanent or player, it deals 1 additional damage to that permanent or player.