Quick Answer

Vaultguard Trooper is a uncommon Creature — Kavu Soldier from EOE (EOE) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Vaultguard Trooper MTG card

Vaultguard Trooper

Creature — Kavu Soldier

Card Text

At the beginning of your end step, if you control two or more tapped creatures, you may discard your hand. If you do, draw two cards.

"Give everything and advance!" —Kav naval motto

Card Stats

5/5 uncommon CMC: 5.0 EOE EOE 🎨 David Palumbo

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.02
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TCGPlayer
$0.04
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.10
Foil
Buy
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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vaultguard Trooper? Basics

Vaultguard Trooper is a Creature — Kavu Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your end step, if you control two or more tapped creatures, you may discard your hand. If you do, draw two cards."

How much mana does Vaultguard Trooper cost to cast? Basics

Vaultguard Trooper has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Vaultguard Trooper's mana cost of {4}{R} 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.

Vaultguard Trooper has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Vaultguard Trooper's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your end step, if you control two or more tapped creatures, you may discard your hand. If you do, draw two cards."

What is the current price of Vaultguard Trooper? Pricing

The current market price for Vaultguard Trooper is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.04 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Vaultguard Trooper? Pricing

You can purchase Vaultguard Trooper 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.

Vaultguard Trooper normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.04

Is Vaultguard Trooper legal in Standard? Legality

Vaultguard Trooper is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Vaultguard Trooper legal in Modern? Legality

Vaultguard Trooper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vaultguard Trooper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vaultguard Trooper 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 Vaultguard Trooper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Vaultguard Trooper is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Vaultguard Trooper legal in Legacy? Legality

Vaultguard Trooper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vaultguard Trooper legal in Vintage? Legality

Vaultguard Trooper 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 Vaultguard Trooper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vaultguard Trooper in Pauper is not available.

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 Vaultguard Trooper from? Details

This printing of Vaultguard Trooper is from EOE (EOE), with collector number 166.

Vaultguard Trooper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Vaultguard Trooper's rarity? Details

Vaultguard Trooper is a uncommon card in EOE.

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

Who illustrated Vaultguard Trooper? Details

Vaultguard Trooper was illustrated by David Palumbo.

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

What is Vaultguard Trooper's power and toughness? Details

Vaultguard Trooper is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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