Vanguard's Shield
Vanguard's Shield is a Common Artifact — Equipment from Avacyn Restored (223) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.39 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Vanguard's Shield suits collectors and players working on Avacyn Restored who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Vanguard's Shield from Avacyn Restored?
Vanguard's Shield is a Artifact — Equipment in Avacyn Restored numbered 223. Mana cost {2}. Vanguard's Shield (223) from Avacyn Restored should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Avacyn Restored. Collector number 223 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Vanguard's Shield worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.39 for Vanguard's Shield. Low and high spread runs $0.39 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.39; Normal: $0.08. This printing is from Avacyn Restored. Collector number 223 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Avacyn Restored |
|---|---|
| Number | 223 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.39 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.06 |
| cardmarket | $0.06 |
| foil | $0.39 |
| Normal | $0.08 |
How collectible is Vanguard's Shield?
Vanguard's Shield is a Common printing in Avacyn Restored. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Avacyn Restored. Collector number 223 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Vanguard's Shield?
Vanguard's Shield lists as Artifact — Equipment with keywords Equip. Artist: Ryan Pancoast. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Avacyn Restored. Collector number 223 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Vanguard's Shield (223) from Avacyn Restored should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Vanguard's Shield is catalogued as Common Artifact — Equipment in Avacyn Restored, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.39 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.39; Normal: $0.08).
- Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact — Equipment help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Vanguard's Shield from Avacyn Restored?
Vanguard's Shield is a Common Artifact — Equipment from Avacyn Restored numbered 223 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Vanguard's Shield worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.39 for ungraded Vanguard's Shield. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Vanguard's Shield?
Vanguard's Shield is catalogued as Common in Avacyn Restored. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Vanguard's Shield legal in Commander or Standard?
Vanguard's Shield shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Vanguard's Shield near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.39. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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