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Magic: The Gathering · 1997-05-01

Vanguard Series

Vanguard Series (pvan) is a mainline Magic: The Gathering set from 1997-05-01 with 32 catalogued printings. Titania near $111.67 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $14.05 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to magic:en:pvan.

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What is Vanguard Series?

Collectors tracking Magic: The Gathering often start with Vanguard Series, dated 1997-05-01 in our catalog. Notable market references include Titania, Sliver Queen, Brood Mother, Gix. Priced printings center around a $14.05 median snapshot. Catalog key magic:en:pvan powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.

What is Vanguard Series?

Vanguard Series is catalogued as a mainline Magic: The Gathering set under slug pvan. Cactaur lists 32 printings compared with an official count of 32, pulling rarity, artwork, and market references from our ingest pipeline. Set pages complement card detail pages by showing how chase cards rank within the entire pool and how rarities stack for completionists.

When was Vanguard Series released?

Vanguard Series carries a 1997-05-01 release date in Cactaur metadata with 32 official cards. Actual print runs vary by region; Japanese and English releases may differ by a few weeks. Our 32 indexed printings include variants when providers expose them, which can exceed the number printed on booster packaging.

What are the chase cards in Vanguard Series?

Top of the Vanguard Series market snapshot: Titania, Sliver Queen, Brood Mother, Gix, Urza. These names anchor most sealed-to-singles arbitrage math; verify holo/reverse variants on each card page before you buy. Vanguard Series is indexed under slug pvan in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

How much is Vanguard Series worth?

Median reference $14.05 with 32 priced cards implies a skewed market: a few chase cards pull the total up while bulk stays cheap. Budget for outliers separately from commons bulk. Vanguard Series is indexed under slug pvan in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

How do you complete Vanguard Series?

Booster-set completion for Vanguard Series usually means opening product, trading duplicates, and buying missing holos. Use related sets below to spot overlapping trainers or energy cards that reduce spend. Vanguard Series is indexed under slug pvan in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

Chase cards

Rarity breakdown

Rare 32

All cards in Vanguard Series

Card # Rarity Market USD
Titania 406 Rare $111.67
Gix 402 Rare $79.99
Sliver Queen, Brood Mother 307 Rare $79.99
Urza 407 Rare $54.00
Xantcha 408 Rare $49.97
Lyna 302 Rare $33.75
Eladamri 301 Rare $25.80
Orim 205 Rare $23.97
Selenia 206 Rare $20.81
Oracle 304 Rare $20.74
Mishra 403 Rare $19.98
Tawnos 405 Rare $19.07
Serra 404 Rare $18.91
Sidar Kondo 306 Rare $15.00
Takara 308 Rare $14.69
Ashnod 401 Rare $14.50
Hanna 204 Rare $13.61
Starke 207 Rare $12.99
Rofellos 305 Rare $12.31
Volrath 208 Rare $11.00
Barrin 201 Rare $10.98
Multani 303 Rare $8.00
Greven il-Vec 203 Rare $7.44
Karn 103 Rare $7.38
Squee 107 Rare $5.60
Crovax 202 Rare $5.43
Ertai 101 Rare $4.46
Mirri 105 Rare $3.51
Gerrard 102 Rare $3.26
Maraxus 104 Rare $3.20
Tahngarth 108 Rare $1.67
Sisay 106 Rare $1.00

FAQ

How many cards are in Vanguard Series?

Cactaur indexes 32 printings in Vanguard Series; official count is 32. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.

When did Vanguard Series release?

Vanguard Series shows a catalog release date of 1997-05-01 for this English Magic: The Gathering entry. Vanguard Series is indexed under slug pvan in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

What is the most expensive card in Vanguard Series?

Titania leads references around $111.67 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. Vanguard Series is indexed under slug pvan in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

Is Vanguard Series good for beginners?

Vanguard Series works for collectors who already know the format. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. Vanguard Series is indexed under slug pvan in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.

Where can I track Vanguard Series prices?

Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.

Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

Cactaur does not authenticate cards or guarantee values. Scan your copy in the iPhone app for condition-aware guidance.

Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-25. Last updated: 2026-06-25.