Illusory Angel
Planechase Anthology 19 • uncommon
- Set
- Planechase Anthology
- Collector number
- 19
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Allen Williams
- Market price
- $0.34
What it does
Cast this spell only if you've cast another spell this turn.
Flying
"Yes, she is made of pure belief—but I hardly see why that makes her unique."— Reith, master illusionist
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
Illusory Angel was originally introduced in the Magic: The Gathering set Magic 2011, later appearing as part of the 2016 Planechase Anthology collection. The card was designed to capitalize on the 'flying' mechanic common to white and blue creature archetypes, specifically rewarding players for casting cheaper spells earlier in the turn. Its inclusion in the Anthology set provided a recurring access point for players interested in the Planechase format, which adds a chaotic, planar-shifting layer to traditional gameplay.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Kev Walker, whose work is synonymous with the mid-2000s and 2010s aesthetic of the game. Walker focused on creating a ethereal, high-fantasy presence that emphasized the creature's connection to the sky and magical artifice. The design was received as a solid utility card for tempo-based decks, favored for its efficiency and ability to apply pressure early in a match, grounding it as a staple for tactical deck builders.
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