Quick Answer

Beastrider Vanguard is a common Creature — Human Knight from DFT (DFT) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Beastrider Vanguard MTG card

Beastrider Vanguard

Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

{4}{G}: Look at the top three cards of your library. You may reveal a permanent card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.

"She knows what I'm thinking before I do. That is what true partnership means."

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 DFT DFT 🎨 Andrey Kuzinskiy

Market Prices

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$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.06
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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€0.11
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beastrider Vanguard? Basics

Beastrider Vanguard is a Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{4}{G}: Look at the top three cards of your library. You may reveal a permanent card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

How much mana does Beastrider Vanguard cost to cast? Basics

Beastrider Vanguard has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Beastrider Vanguard's mana cost of {1}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Beastrider Vanguard has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Beastrider Vanguard's current oracle text is: "{4}{G}: Look at the top three cards of your library. You may reveal a permanent card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

What is the current price of Beastrider Vanguard? Pricing

The current market price for Beastrider Vanguard is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Beastrider Vanguard? Pricing

You can purchase Beastrider Vanguard from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Beastrider Vanguard normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.06

Is Beastrider Vanguard legal in Standard? Legality

Beastrider Vanguard is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Beastrider Vanguard legal in Modern? Legality

Beastrider Vanguard is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Beastrider Vanguard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Beastrider Vanguard is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Beastrider Vanguard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Beastrider Vanguard is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Beastrider Vanguard legal in Legacy? Legality

Beastrider Vanguard is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Beastrider Vanguard legal in Vintage? Legality

Beastrider Vanguard is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Beastrider Vanguard legal in Pauper? Legality

Beastrider Vanguard is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Beastrider Vanguard from? Details

This printing of Beastrider Vanguard is from DFT (DFT), with collector number 154.

Beastrider Vanguard may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Beastrider Vanguard's rarity? Details

Beastrider Vanguard is a common card in DFT.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Beastrider Vanguard? Details

Beastrider Vanguard was illustrated by Andrey Kuzinskiy.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Beastrider Vanguard's power and toughness? Details

Beastrider Vanguard is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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