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NameVanguard Captain Edit card
TypeUnit
Description[Legion] — When you play me, play two 1 :rb_might: Recruit unit tokens here. (Get the effect if you've played another card this turn.)
ArtistSix More Vodka
SetOrigins #218
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About Vanguard Captain

Vanguard Captain, Unit, designed by Six More Vodka first released in Mar, 2026 in the set Riftbound Organized Play Promotional Cards and was printed exactly in 2 different ways.

Vanguard Captain fits best in aggressive or go‑wide Legion decks that aim to play multiple cards per turn and overwhelm the board with unit tokens, especially lists that benefit from swarm synergies, on‑play triggers, or buffs to low‑cost units; because its Legion ability requires another card played that turn, it’s strongest in low‑curve builds with cheap enablers and token payoffs rather than slower midrange or control shells. If the format includes more efficient token generators (for example, a 2‑cost card that produces multiple bodies without setup, or a 3‑cost unit that creates tokens immediately without a condition), those would generally be better due to consistency and tempo; similarly, any card that both generates tokens and provides an anthem or immediate board impact would outclass it. That said, if Legion is easy to trigger and Recruit tokens synergize well with your strategy, Vanguard Captain is a solid role‑player and likely playable in dedicated swarm decks, though prob

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