Vanguard of the Dragon
Effect Monster
Vanguard of the Dragon is a Effect Monster (EARTH/Dragon, Level 4) with 1700 ATK / 1300 DEF. First printed in Raging Battle (2009).
- Type
- Effect Monster
- Attribute
- EARTH
- Monster type
- Dragon
- Level
- 4
- ATK / DEF
- 1700 / 1300
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2009-05-02
- Printings
- 5
Card text
You can send 1 Dragon monster from your hand to the GY; this card gains 300 ATK. When this card you control is sent to your GY by an opponent's card effect: You can target 1 Dragon Normal Monster in either GY; Special Summon that target.
Approximate value
≈$0.10
A rough figure from recent listings (updated 2026-06-09), not a market value or official price. It varies a lot with printing, condition, edition, rarity, and grading. Check current listings below before buying or selling.
Find a copy
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As an eBay Partner Network affiliate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases. Some outbound marketplace links may be affiliate links; if you buy through them we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.
Printings & rarities
All printings →| Set | Set code | Rarity | Release | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raging Battle | RGBT-EN038 | Common | 2009-05-12 | $0.10 |
| Starter Deck: Kaiba Reloaded | YSKR-EN025 | Common | 2013-12-06 | $1.47 |
| Battle Pack 3: Monster League | BP03-EN060 | Rare | 2014-07-31 | $0.10 |
| Battle Pack 3: Monster League | BP03-EN060 | Shatterfoil Rare | 2014-07-31 | $0.10 |
| Speed Duel GX: Duelists of Shadows | SGX3-ENB11 | Common | 2023-03-30 | $0.10 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
Vanguard of the Dragon in other languages
| Japanese | 竜の尖兵 |
| Korean | 용의 첨병 |
| German | Vorhut der Drachen |
| French | Garde Royal du Dragon |
| Italian | Avanguadia del Drago |
| Spanish | Vanguardia del Dragón |
| Portuguese | Vanguarda do Dragão |