Elite Vanguard
Magic 2012 · #15

Elite Vanguard

Elite Vanguard is a Uncommon Creature — Human Soldier from Magic 2012 (15) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.39 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.39
Cardmarket trend €0.07
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Elite Vanguard suits collectors and players working on Magic 2012 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 Vanguard from Magic 2012?

Elite Vanguard is a Creature — Human Soldier in Magic 2012 numbered 15. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Elite Vanguard (15) from Magic 2012 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Magic 2012.

What is Elite Vanguard worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.39 for Elite Vanguard. Low and high spread runs $0.39 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.39; Normal: $0.09. This printing is from Magic 2012. Collector number 15 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMagic 2012
Number15
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.39
Cardmarket EUR€0.07
cardmarket $0.07
foil $0.39
Normal $0.09

Card stats

ColorsW
Power2

How collectible is Elite Vanguard?

Elite Vanguard is a Uncommon printing in Magic 2012. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Magic 2012. Collector number 15 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Elite Vanguard?

Elite Vanguard lists as Creature — Human Soldier. Artist: Mark Tedin This printing is from Magic 2012. Collector number 15 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2011. Part of the Core Set series.

Cactaur's take

Elite Vanguard (15) from Magic 2012 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Elite Vanguard is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Soldier in Magic 2012, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.39 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.39; Normal: $0.09).
  • Mana cost {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 Vanguard from Magic 2012?

Elite Vanguard is a Uncommon Creature — Human Soldier from Magic 2012 numbered 15 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Elite Vanguard worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.39 for ungraded Elite Vanguard. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Elite Vanguard?

Elite Vanguard is catalogued as Uncommon in Magic 2012. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Elite Vanguard legal in Commander or Standard?

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