Angel of Despair
The List UMA-196 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- UMA-196
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana white mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · White
- Artist
- Todd Lockwood
- Market price
- $0.49
What it does
Flying
When this creature enters, destroy target permanent.
"I feel in them a sense of duty and commitment, yet I can feel nothing else. It is as if their duty is to an empty void."— Razia, Boros archangel
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Angel of Despair was originally introduced in the Guildpact expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 2006, serving as a powerful mechanical representation of the Orzhov Syndicate. The creature was designed to embody the guild's alignment of white and black mana, utilizing a unique enter-the-battlefield trigger that allows players to destroy any permanent, a highly versatile ability that cemented its status as a staple for control-oriented strategies during its competitive tenure.
The card’s striking visual identity was crafted by artist Todd Lockwood, who rendered the angel with a macabre, imposing aesthetic consistent with the gothic-church architecture of the Orzhov. Lockwood’s design emphasizes the character's role as a harbinger of doom, utilizing dark, flowing vestments and an unsettling, statuesque posture that differentiates it from the typical benevolent depictions of angels in the game's broader lore.
The inclusion of this specific card in The List—a curated collection of reprints appearing in Set Boosters—reflects its enduring legacy as a fan-favorite utility creature. While the card originated during the Ravnica block, its presence in newer printings indicates its continued relevance in casual and cube-drafting environments, where players prize its efficient removal capability and formidable flying body.
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