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Vanguard of the Restless

Vanguard of the Restless

{2}{W}Creature — Spirit Knight2/2

Flying

Spirits you control get +1/+1 for each time you've cast your commander from the command zone this game.

Whenever a Spirit you control enters, you may pay {2}{W}. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield.

Keyword reminders

Flying. This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach. · CR 702.9

Official rulings

  1. If you have more than one commander (probably because of a partner ability), Vanguard of the Restless's second ability counts the total number of times you've cast each of your commanders from the command zone. (2026-03-20)
  2. Vanguard of the Restless's second ability counts each time you've cast your commander from the command zone, even the times it was countered or when your commander spell is still on the stack. (2026-03-20)

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