Elite Scaleguard
Commander 2016 · #65

Elite Scaleguard

Elite Scaleguard is a Uncommon Creature — Human Soldier from Commander 2016 (65) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.31
Cardmarket trend €0.12
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Elite Scaleguard suits collectors and players working on Commander 2016 who need the Uncommon 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 Elite Scaleguard from Commander 2016?

Elite Scaleguard is a Creature — Human Soldier in Commander 2016 numbered 65. Mana cost {4}{W}. Color identity: W. Elite Scaleguard (65) from Commander 2016 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Commander 2016.

What is Elite Scaleguard worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.31 for Elite Scaleguard. Low and high spread runs $0.31 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.12; Normal: $0.31. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 65 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCommander 2016
Number65
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.31
Cardmarket EUR€0.12
cardmarket $0.12
Normal $0.31

Card stats

ColorsW
Power2

How collectible is Elite Scaleguard?

Elite Scaleguard is a Uncommon printing in Commander 2016. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 65 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Elite Scaleguard?

Elite Scaleguard lists as Creature — Human Soldier with keywords Bolster. Artist: Steve Prescott. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 65 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Elite Scaleguard (65) from Commander 2016 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Elite Scaleguard is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Soldier in Commander 2016, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.31 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.12; Normal: $0.31).
  • Mana cost {4}{W} and type line Creature — Human Soldier 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 Elite Scaleguard from Commander 2016?

Elite Scaleguard is a Uncommon Creature — Human Soldier from Commander 2016 numbered 65 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Elite Scaleguard worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded Elite Scaleguard. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Elite Scaleguard?

Elite Scaleguard is catalogued as Uncommon in Commander 2016. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Elite Scaleguard legal in Commander or Standard?

Elite Scaleguard shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, 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 Elite Scaleguard near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.31. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.