Opal Archangel
Urza's Saga 23 • rare
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 23
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Jeff Miracola
- Market price
- $2.14
What it does
When an opponent casts a creature spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, it becomes a 5/5 Angel creature with flying and vigilance.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Opal Archangel was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set marked a significant shift in the game's mechanics, introducing the powerful enchantment-heavy theme of the Urza block, which explored the complex backstory of the planeswalker Urza. The card was designed to embody the aesthetic of the Serra-aligned forces, reflecting a period in the game's lore defined by high fantasy and grand, celestial imagery.
The artwork for the card was provided by veteran fantasy illustrator Christopher Rush. Known for his iconic work on the original Magic sets, Rush utilized his signature approach to character design to create a figure that felt both ethereal and formidable. The reception of the card among players was noted for its unique ability to change colors and gain protection, which made it a distinctive, if situational, threat in casual play environments during the late nineties.
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