Magic: The Gathering

Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier

Secret Lair Drop 1156 • mythic

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 1156
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red · White
Artist: Nana Qi & GodMachine
Finish: Foil

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Lore

Why it matters

This card features a dual-faced creature transformation that allows a player to shift the board state dramatically during a match. As a mythic rarity item within a specialized collector series, it is prized for the unique artistic collaboration that distinguishes this specific release.

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Card face

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.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Archangel Avacyn was originally released as the centerpiece of the Shadows over Innistrad expansion in 2016, representing the transformation of the plane's guardian angel into a destructive force. This particular iteration stems from the Secret Lair series, a curated line of limited-edition cards that highlights unique aesthetic collaborations, repositioning established mechanics through the lens of specific artistic movements or guest illustrators.

The dual-faced design, rendered here by artists Nana Qi and GodMachine, explores the stark dichotomy of Avacyn's descent into madness. GodMachine is known for a high-contrast, graphic style that emphasizes mechanical and structural line work, while Nana Qi's contribution integrates the ethereal, celestial elements of the character. Their collaboration was intended to emphasize the jarring transition from divine protector to the scorched, vengeful Avacyn, the Purifier, creating a striking visual tension that has made this specific printing a notable choice for players and collectors of the Innistrad narrative.

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