Angel of the Ruins
Commander 2021 11 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2021
- Collector number
- 11
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Viko Menezes
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
Flying
When this creature enters, exile up to two target artifacts and/or enchantments.
Plainscycling 2 generic mana (2 generic mana, Discard this card: Search your library for a Plains card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Angel of the Ruins was released in 2021 as part of the Commander 2021 set, a collection of five preconstructed decks themed around the Silverquill, Prismari, Quandrix, Witherbloom, and Lorehold colleges of Strixhaven: School of Mages. The card was specifically designed for the Lorehold Legacies deck, which centers on the history-obsessed scholars of the college. Its design reflects the set's mechanical focus on artifacts and graveyard interaction, providing players with a versatile tool to exile problematic nonland permanents while benefiting from the creature's own destruction.
The illustration for the card was created by artist Fajareka Setiawan. In keeping with the aesthetic of Strixhaven, the artwork portrays the angel as a majestic, imposing figure amidst the crumbling remnants of an ancient site, emphasizing the Lorehold philosophy of excavating the past. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the Commander community for its utility, as its 'plainscycling' ability and board interaction make it a reliable choice for white-based decks looking for both resource consistency and battlefield control.
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