The Defiant Vanguard is a 2000 Nemesis expansion card from Magic: The Gathering, identified as card number 7 in the set.
Defiant Vanguard
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Nemesis
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Released in 2000 as part of the Nemesis expansion, the Defiant Vanguard is a white creature card from Magic: The Gathering. Classified as card number 7, this Uncommon card depicts a Human Rebel with a mana cost of {2}{W} and stats of 2/2. The artwork is credited to Pete Venters, adding to the visual identity of the set. The card features two distinct abilities: when it blocks, it destroys itself and all creatures it blocked at end of combat, while paying {5} and tapping allows the player to search their library for a Rebel permanent with mana value 4 or less and put it onto the battlefield. Collectors often seek this card for its thematic Rebel subtype and its aggressive defensive mechanic. The Nemesis series remains a notable chapter in Magic's early history, and this card represents the strategic depth of that era. For those building a Nemesis collection, the Defiant Vanguard offers a unique gameplay experience and a piece of trading card game history.
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Defiant Vanguard
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Pete Venters
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}
Creature — Human Rebel
2 / 2
W
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When this creature blocks, at end of combat, destroy it and all creatures it blocked this turn. {5}, {T}: Search your library for a Rebel permanent card with mana value 4 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.