Archangel of Strife
From the Vault: Angels 3 • mythic
- Set
- From the Vault: Angels
- Collector number
- 3
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Greg Staples
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flying
As this creature enters, each player chooses war or peace.
Creatures controlled by players who chose war get +3/+0.
Creatures controlled by players who chose peace get +0/+3.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Archangel of Strife was originally printed in the Commander 2011 set, serving as a flagship creature that introduced a chaotic choice mechanic to the battlefield. The card was specifically designed to force players into a binary decision between aggression and defense, reflecting the tumultuous nature of the angels depicted in Magic: The Gathering lore. It was conceptualized to be a high-impact, late-game threat that alters the tempo of a multiplayer match.
The version from From the Vault: Angels, released in 2015, features unique holographic foiling and updated, premium art that distinguishes it from the original printing. The illustration by Greg Staples captures the dualistic essence of the angel, focusing on the imposing scale and celestial weight of the figure. This reprint was curated by Wizards of the Coast to celebrate the history of angelic beings within the game, aiming to provide collectors with a cohesive, visually striking set of the most iconic creatures of the archetype.
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