The Elite Scaleguard card from Magic: The Gathering's 2020 Zendikar Rising Commander subset offers a unique Human Soldier experience for collectors and players alike.
Elite Scaleguard
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Zendikar Rising • Commander
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Elite Scaleguard, identified by card number 14 in the 2020 Zendikar Rising Commander subset, stands out within Magic: The Gathering's expansive history. This white mana Human Soldier creature features a mana cost of {4}{W} and a power/toughness of 2/3. When played, the card allows you to bolster two, choosing a creature you control with the least toughness to receive +1/+1 counters. Additionally, it provides a strategic advantage by tapping a target creature controlled by the defending player whenever a creature you control with a +1/+1 counter attacks. Artists like Steve Prescott bring these fantasy concepts to life, adding visual appeal to the card's mechanical utility. Collectors often seek this card for its specific role in Commander formats, where its abilities can significantly influence board states. Whether you are building a themed deck or expanding your roster of uncommon creatures, this card represents a key piece of the 2020 release. Its straightforward yet impactful design appeals to those who appreciate strategic depth in Magic: The Gathering. For enthusiasts of the game, owning this card from the Zendikar Rising Commander subset offers both gameplay potential and collectible interest.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2020
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Zendikar Rising
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#14
Featured Subject
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Featured
Elite Scaleguard
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Steve Prescott
Card Stock
English
{4}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 3
W
Card Text
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When this creature enters, bolster 2. (Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control and put two +1/+1 counters on it.) Whenever a creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it attacks, tap target creature defending player controls.