Desolation Angel
Apocalypse 38 • rare
- Set
- Apocalypse
- Collector number
- 38
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Brom
- Market price
- $3.45
What it does
Kicker white mana white mana (You may pay an additional white mana white mana as you cast this spell.)
Flying
When this creature enters, destroy all lands you control. If it was kicked, destroy all lands instead.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Desolation Angel was released in 2001 as part of the Apocalypse set, the final installment of the Invasion block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Wizards of the Coast during a period focused on multi-colored themes and complex board states, the card reflects the set's narrative arc, which depicts the conclusion of the Phyrexian invasion of the plane of Dominaria. Its mechanics, characterized by high power and a devastating enters-the-battlefield ability, were intended to provide a powerful finisher for control decks of that era.
The card’s striking visual identity was crafted by artist Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the game's early history. Rush utilized his signature style to depict the Angel as a figure of fallen grace, emphasizing the grim, post-apocalyptic tone of the block's setting. The design was received with significant interest by the competitive community upon its debut, becoming a staple in high-level play due to its ability to shift the momentum of a game instantly, cementing its status as a memorable inclusion in the Apocalypse expansion.
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