Llanowar Vanguard
Llanowar Vanguard is a Common Creature — Dryad from Invasion (197) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.39 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Llanowar Vanguard suits collectors and players working on Invasion 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 Llanowar Vanguard from Invasion?
Llanowar Vanguard is a Creature — Dryad in Invasion numbered 197. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Llanowar Vanguard (197) from Invasion should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 197 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Llanowar Vanguard worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.39 for Llanowar Vanguard. Low and high spread runs $0.39 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.39; Normal: $0.06. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 197 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Invasion |
|---|---|
| Number | 197 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.39 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.04 |
| cardmarket | $0.04 |
| foil | $0.39 |
| Normal | $0.06 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Llanowar Vanguard?
Llanowar Vanguard is a Common printing in Invasion. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 197 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2000.
What are the key details for Llanowar Vanguard?
Llanowar Vanguard lists as Creature — Dryad. Artist: Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 197 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Llanowar Vanguard (197) from Invasion should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Llanowar Vanguard is catalogued as Common Creature — Dryad in Invasion, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.39 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.39; Normal: $0.06).
- Mana cost {2}{G} and type line Creature — Dryad 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 Llanowar Vanguard from Invasion?
Llanowar Vanguard is a Common Creature — Dryad from Invasion numbered 197 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Llanowar Vanguard worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.39 for ungraded Llanowar Vanguard. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Llanowar Vanguard?
Llanowar Vanguard is catalogued as Common in Invasion. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Llanowar Vanguard legal in Commander or Standard?
Llanowar Vanguard shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Llanowar Vanguard 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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