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Vanguard Seraph
FDC · Foundations Commander #56 · Common · released 2026-10-02
{3}{W}
Creature — Angel Warrior
Flying
Whenever you gain life for the first time each turn, surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)
She guides expedition parties through the perilous floating ruins of Zendikar's ancient empires.
Vanguard Seraph is a common white creature from Foundations Commander (2026). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2024 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.14 to $0.22 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Vanguard Seraph in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.14 to $0.22 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Foundations at $0.14.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations | 28 | Common | $0.14 | $0.22 |
| Foundations Commander This page | 56 | Common | $0.17 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2024-11-08Vanguard Seraph's last ability triggers just once for your first life-gaining event on each turn, no matter how much life you gain.
- 2024-11-08If you gain life during a turn before Vanguard Seraph is on the battlefield, its last ability won't trigger that turn even if you gain life again later in the turn.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vanguard Seraph legal in Commander?
Yes — Vanguard Seraph is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Vanguard Seraph legal in?
Vanguard Seraph is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Vanguard Seraph been printed?
Vanguard Seraph has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2024 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Vanguard Seraph?
The cheapest printing is Foundations (#28) at about $0.14.
Who illustrated Vanguard Seraph?
This printing of Vanguard Seraph was illustrated by Zezhou Chen.