Elite Scaleguard
Creature — Human Soldier · Uncommon
Elite Scaleguard is currently worth about $0.09 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 2 copies.
When this creature enters, bolster 2. (Choose a creature with the least toughness among creatures you control and put two +1/+1 counters on it.) Whenever a creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it attacks, tap target creature defending player controls.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 5
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Creature — Human Soldier
- Keywords
- Bolster
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2018
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- P/T
- 2/3
Playability
#8557 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
Bolster itself doesn't target any creature, though some spells and abilities that bolster may have other effects that target creatures. For example, you could put counters on a creature with protection from white with Abzan Skycaptain's bolster ability.
— wotc, 2014-11-24
You determine which creature to put counters on as the spell or ability that instructs you to bolster resolves.
— wotc, 2014-11-24
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander 2021 | 91 | Uncommon | $0.31 | — |
| Commander 2016 | 65 | Uncommon | $0.30 | — |
| Commander Anthology Volume II | 27 | Uncommon | $0.27 | — |
| Commander Masters | 22 | Uncommon | $0.26 | $0.20 |
| March of the Machine Commander | 181 | Uncommon | $0.23 | — |
| Midnight Hunt Commander | 85 | Uncommon | $0.21 | — |
| Zendikar Rising Commander | 14 | Uncommon | $0.20 | — |
| Fate Reforged | 12 | Uncommon | $0.11 | $1.04 |
| The List | CM2-27 | Uncommon | $0.09 | — |
Price intelligence
Commander 2021 #91 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.31 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.29 – $0.33 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Elite Scaleguard worth?
Elite Scaleguard is currently worth about $0.09 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.09 to $1.04 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Elite Scaleguard printed in?
Elite Scaleguard has been printed in 9 sets, including Commander Anthology Volume II, Commander 2021, The List, Fate Reforged, Zendikar Rising Commander, Midnight Hunt Commander, and more.
Can I buy Elite Scaleguard on RareWell?
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Is Elite Scaleguard legal in Commander?
Yes — Elite Scaleguard is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Elite Scaleguard legal in Modern?
Yes — Elite Scaleguard is legal in Modern.
Is Elite Scaleguard on the Reserved List?
No — Elite Scaleguard is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Elite Scaleguard?
Yes — Elite Scaleguard has 2 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Commander Anthology Volume II · Commander 2021 · The List · Fate Reforged · Zendikar Rising Commander · Midnight Hunt Commander · March of the Machine Commander · Commander Masters · Commander 2016
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