Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier
From the Vault: Transform 1 • mythic
- Set
- From the Vault: Transform
- Collector number
- 1
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- James Ryman
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flash
Flying, vigilance
When Archangel Avacyn enters, creatures you control gain indestructible until end of turn.
When a non-Angel creature you control dies, transform Archangel Avacyn at the beginning of the next upkeep.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Archangel Avacyn was originally introduced in the 2016 'From the Vault: Transform' collection, a curated set designed to showcase the most iconic double-faced cards from Magic: The Gathering history. This specific printing featured exclusive 'transform' art, building upon the card's debut in the 'Shadows over Innistrad' expansion, where it served as the narrative focal point for the corruption and eventual madness of the plane's guardian angel.
The card was illustrated by James Ryman, who sought to capture the dramatic shift from Avacyn’s protective, stoic nature to her destructive, corrupted persona as 'The Purifier.' The design was praised by players for its high-impact gameplay mechanics, which rewarded tactical board wipes, and its distinct foil treatment, which became a staple for collectors interested in the darker, gothic aesthetic of the Innistrad setting.
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