# Elite Vanguard Elite Vanguard represents a straightforward efficient creature from Magic 2012's core set era. As a two-mana white 2/1 with first strike, it exemplifies the aggressive white weenie strategy that has remained relevant across Magic's history. Collectors appreciate it as a functional piece of limited and constructed formats from that period, though it lacks the iconic status of more famous one-drops. The card exists in both nonfoil and foil versions, with foils commanding modest premiums among collectors seeking complete set builds. Neither variant is particularly scarce, making Elite Vanguard accessible for those assembling M12 collections. Its straightforward design and common gameplay role make it a utilitarian rather than sought-after piece.