Magic: The Gathering

Avacyn's Pilgrim

Friday Night Magic 2012 8 • rare

Set: Friday Night Magic 2012
Collector number: 8
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Greg Staples
Finish: Foil

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$9.49market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$9.41 – $10.54 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents a rare creature in the game, a classification that marks it as a highly sought-after component for any collection. Its status as a rare rarity ensures that it stands out as a distinct piece for those looking to curate their set with meaningful, less common additions.

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Card face

What it does

tap: Add white mana.

"Avacyn's protection is everywhere. From the holy church to the sacred glade, all that we see is under her blessed watch."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Avacyn's Pilgrim was originally introduced in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering set Innistrad, designed to provide early-game mana acceleration for green-white decks. The Friday Night Magic 2012 promotional version, illustrated by Greg Staples, was released to reward players for participating in local game store events. These foil, alternate-art versions were intended to incentivize community engagement and provide a visually distinct aesthetic upgrade to the original card.

Greg Staples, a veteran illustrator for the game, leaned into the Gothic horror themes of the Innistrad block with this rendering of the pilgrim. The design focuses on the somber, devout atmosphere of the setting, utilizing a darker color palette and detailed textures to emphasize the character's commitment to the archangel Avacyn. Upon its release in the promotional program, the card was well-received by collectors and players alike for its unique foil treatment and the moody, atmospheric quality of the art.

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