Inspirited Vanguard TDM 0146 · uncommon

Take it when

Choose endure bodies or counters to fit the board, then use repeatable growth and counter-enabled value. Add black Abzan cards only with dependable fixing.

What to take next

Give Kin-Guard a counter when its larger body is useful, then Envoy can draw on entry. If you need more bodies instead, choose a Spirit and find counters elsewhere.

Wrong pick

Endure forces a choice between size and the token. Do not count both outcomes from one trigger, and do not weaken early plays to chase a third color.

Mana & splash

Keep the colored sources needed for early spells. A synergy payoff does not automatically justify a splash.

Interactions from the card text, not a ranking.

Fortress Kin-GuardChoose a larger early blocker or two bodies. If the creature is removed before endure resolves, the Spirit option still works.

Trade Route EnvoyA creature with a counter already in play turns this into a card draw. Otherwise it becomes a larger body; keep the curve useful even without the reward.

Snakeskin VeilProtect a creature from targeted removal while adding a lasting counter. That counter can enable Envoy, Successor and other counter rewards.

One-pick Draft

Entry and attacks each endure two. Choose extra bodies when you need blockers or sacrifice fuel, and counters when the larger Vanguard can safely attack again.

Sealed vs Draft

Entry and attacks each endure two. Choose extra bodies when you need blockers or sacrifice fuel, and counters when the larger Vanguard can safely attack again.