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
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 originally introduced in the Shards of Alara expansion in 2008 as a representation of the Bant shard's celestial protectors. The creature was designed as a high-cost defensive powerhouse, utilizing the shroud keyword and a redirection ability to reflect the theme of angelic guardianship inherent to the plane's lore. Its enduring popularity as a staple of creature-based control decks led to its inclusion in the Double Masters 2022 reprint set.
The 2022 iteration features artwork by Greg Staples, who reimagined the angel with a focus on dramatic, ethereal lighting and heavy-plate armor. Staples sought to emphasize the divine majesty of the entity, moving toward a more painterly, textured aesthetic compared to the original illustration. This version was well-received by the player community, particularly for its polished execution of the classic character design within the premium Double Masters framing.
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