Linvala, the Preserver
Oath of the Gatewatch 25 • mythic
- Set
- Oath of the Gatewatch
- Collector number
- 25
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Magali Villeneuve
- Market price
- $0.89
What it does
Flying
When Linvala enters, if an opponent has more life than you, you gain 5 life.
When Linvala enters, if an opponent controls more creatures than you, create a 3/3 white Angel creature token with flying.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Linvala, the Preserver on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Linvala, the Preserver was introduced in the 2016 expansion Oath of the Gatewatch for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card serves as a thematic continuation of the Linvala character, a storied angel from the plane of Zendikar, portraying her as a beacon of hope and restoration during the dire conflict against the Eldrazi titans. As a mythic rare creature, it was designed to function as a powerful stabilizer for white-aligned decks, offering a defensive mechanism that rewards players for being behind in the game.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Magali Villeneuve, who is celebrated for her elegant and dynamic portrayals of fantasy figures. Villeneuve utilized a luminous color palette and focused on the contrast between Linvala’s ethereal, armored form and the encroaching corruption of the Eldrazi. Her design emphasizes the protective nature of the angel, capturing a moment of divine intervention that resonated well with players seeking both aesthetic beauty and high-utility gameplay mechanics upon the set's release.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Linvala, the Preserver
Linvala, the Preserver is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Oath of the Gatewatch 25 • mythic. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Linvala, the Preserver on collecto.rs?
Linvala, the Preserver doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Linvala, the Preserver?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Linvala, the Preserver catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Linvala, the Preserver is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
