Flameblade Angel
Shadows over Innistrad 157 • rare
- Set
- Shadows over Innistrad
- Collector number
- 157
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Cynthia Sheppard
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
Flying
Whenever a source an opponent controls deals damage to you or a permanent you control, you may have this creature deal 1 damage to that source's controller.
"You must pay for your sin in blood."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Flameblade Angel was released in 2016 as part of the Shadows over Innistrad expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set returned players to the gothic horror-themed plane of Innistrad, focusing on themes of madness and transformation as the Eldrazi titan Emrakul corrupted the world. The card was designed as a rare creature intended to punish opponents for attacking the player or their planeswalkers, fitting the defensive, retaliatory nature of angels in this specific setting.
The artwork was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, who depicted the angel with flaming wings amidst the gloom of Innistrad. The design emphasizes the 'retribution' mechanic, where the angel deals damage back to attackers, echoing the set's broader narrative of heavenly guardians pushed to their limits. It was received as a flavorful, albeit niche, inclusion for Commander and casual play formats, praised for its striking visual design and synergy with damage-redirection strategies.
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