Platinum Angel
Mirrodin 228 • rare
- Set
- Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 228
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 7 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Brom
- Market price
- $11.36
What it does
Flying
You can't lose the game and your opponents can't win the game.
In its heart lies the secret of immortality.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Platinum Angel was introduced in the 2003 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Mirrodin. Designed as part of the set's focus on the artificial plane of Mirrodin, the card reflects the game's mechanics of artifact-heavy gameplay and high-stakes survival. Its ability to prevent a player from losing the game while they remain at zero or negative life created a unique niche in competitive play, often forcing opponents to find specific removal spells to counter its presence on the board.
The art was created by the renowned fantasy illustrator Brom, who captured the angelic figure with a metallic, cold aesthetic consistent with the plane's lore. The design emphasizes the sterile and formidable nature of the Mirrodin environment, with the angel depicted as a towering, stoic guardian. Upon its release, the card was received as a fascinating piece of game design that pushed the boundaries of standard win-loss conditions, establishing itself as a memorable staple for collectors of the period.
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