Aegis Angel
Welcome Deck 2016 1 • rare
- Set
- Welcome Deck 2016
- Collector number
- 1
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Aleksi Briclot
- Market price
- $0.35
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 originally introduced in the Magic: The Gathering core sets to showcase the game's mechanics regarding indestructible permanents. As a high-cost white creature, it was designed to provide a protective endgame presence, reflecting the theme of divine intervention. This specific version, appearing in the Welcome Deck 2016, was crafted to serve as an accessible entry point for new players learning the fundamentals of card interactions and battlefield control.
The artwork, illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, emphasizes the angelic motif typical of white-aligned cards in the game. Briclot focused on a sense of radiating power and celestial authority to communicate the card's ability to shield other permanents from destruction. Upon its release, the card became a staple of beginner-friendly introductory products, praised for its clear visual cues and straightforward, impactful gameplay utility.
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