Magic: The Gathering

Empyrial Archangel

Double Masters 2022 493 • rare

Set: Double Masters 2022
Collector number: 493
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana green mana white mana white mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green · Blue · White
Artist: Greg Staples
Finish: Etched

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Market

What it's worth

$1.87market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.33 – $1.87 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is a notable rare in the collection, serving as an imposing presence on the table due to its ability to redirect damage dealt to its controller. Its design emphasizes resilience and defensive power, making it a distinct piece for those who value cards capable of shifting the momentum of a game.

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Card face

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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Empyrial Archangel was originally introduced in the Shards of Alara set in 2008, representing the Bant shard's commitment to protection and order. It was designed as a high-cost mythic rare creature, intended to serve as a formidable defensive anchor in control-oriented strategies by redirecting damage dealt to its controller toward itself.

The version from Double Masters 2022, featuring collector number 493, showcases reimagined artwork that maintains the angelic, armored aesthetic characteristic of the original design. This reprint was curated for the Double Masters set to provide players with access to powerful cards from Magic's history, often featuring updated visual flourishes to appeal to both long-time collectors and modern players who value the card's unique damage-mitigation mechanics.

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Other printings

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About

About Empyrial Archangel

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