Aegis Angel
Magic Origins 273 • rare
- Set
- Magic Origins
- Collector number
- 273
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Aleksi Briclot
- Market price
- $0.33
What it does
Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)
When this creature enters, another target permanent gains indestructible for as long as you control this creature. (Effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it. A creature with indestructible can't be destroyed by damage.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Aegis Angel was released in the 2015 set Magic Origins, a base set designed to bridge the gap between core rules and the narrative-heavy world-building of Magic: The Gathering. The card was created to serve as a high-impact rare in the white color identity, embodying the classic protective themes associated with angels in the game's lore. Its design focuses on the synergy between powerful creature threats and the durability required to maintain board presence during mid-to-late game stages.
The artwork was commissioned from Aleksi Briclot, a prolific fantasy artist known for his distinctively sharp and cinematic style. Briclot utilized a vibrant, high-contrast aesthetic to emphasize the celestial authority of the figure, focusing on the interplay of light and metallic textures to convey the protective nature of the aegis. Upon its release, the card was well-received by casual players and deck builders for its straightforward, potent ability to shield permanents from destruction, cementing its place as a reliable utility creature in standard formats.
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