Empyrial Archangel
Shards of Alara 166 • mythic
- Set
- Shards of Alara
- Collector number
- 166
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana white mana white mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue · White
- Artist
- Greg Staples
- Market price
- $0.88
What it does
Flying
Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
All damage that would be dealt to you is dealt to this creature instead.
Her wings are the prayers of the devoted; her sword, the despair of the vile.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Empyrial Archangel was released in 2008 as part of the Shards of Alara expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Within the game's lore, the card represents an inhabitant of the Bant shard, a plane defined by its rigid societal structure and focus on noble virtues. Mechanically, the card was designed as a powerful 'finisher' for white and green decks, utilizing a shroud ability and a unique damage-redirection mechanic to ensure its longevity on the battlefield during high-level play.
The artwork for the card was commissioned from artist Greg Staples, whose work often leans into high-fantasy realism and dramatic lighting. Staples intended to convey the Archangel’s stoic, protective nature through heavy plate armor and ethereal wings, anchoring the character within the 'Exalted' theme of the Bant faction. The card was well-received by the player base upon its release, noted primarily for the high defensive utility of its redirection ability in both casual and competitive formats.
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