Platinum Angel
Secret Lair Drop 496 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 496
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 7 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $13.67
What it does
Flying
You can't lose the game and your opponents can't win the game.
On shining argent wings she came, declaring that no harm would befall her charge.
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
Platinum Angel was originally introduced in the 2003 Mirrodin set, designed as a powerful artifact creature that fundamentally alters the rules of a Magic: The Gathering match by preventing the controller from losing the game. Its unique ability quickly made it a fan-favorite card, bridging the gap between casual play, where its protection effect is highly valued, and competitive environments where its high mana cost poses a strategic challenge.
The Secret Lair version, featuring artwork by Chris Rahn and designated as collector number 496, was released as part of a specialized, limited-run series that reimagine classic cards with distinct aesthetic themes. Rahn, a celebrated fantasy illustrator known for his dramatic lighting and painterly style, delivered a rendition that emphasizes the angelic, stoic nature of the construct. The card was well received by the community for its artistic departure from the original industrial aesthetic of the Mirrodin block, marking it as a sought-after piece for players who favor high-fantasy visuals.
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