Vanguard of the Restless
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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.
What it does
Tagged as Recursion — the jobs the deck report counts it toward.
Keyword reminders
Official rulings
- 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)
- 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)
Printings & prices
Every set Vanguard of the Restless has been printed in, with the art, the finishes and the market price of each — the headline price above is the cheapest of these.
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