Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier
Shadows over Innistrad Promos 5s • mythic
- Set
- Shadows over Innistrad Promos
- Collector number
- 5s
- 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 released as a mythic rare card in the 2016 Magic: The Gathering expansion Shadows over Innistrad. The card represents the set's central narrative arc, depicting the titular protector of humanity descending into madness. The flip-card mechanic was chosen by the development team to illustrate her transformation from a protective guardian into the destructive force known as Avacyn, the Purifier, effectively utilizing the game's double-faced card technology to mirror the set's themes of psychological horror and corruption.
The artwork for this specific promotional version was crafted by James Ryman, who maintained the visual continuity of the character while emphasizing the shift in tone between the two sides of the card. Upon its release, the card was widely received by competitive players as a defining element of the Standard format due to its versatility and high power level. It remains a hallmark of the Innistrad block, recognized by collectors for its role in both the mechanics of the game and the evolution of the set's dark gothic narrative.
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