Selenia, Dark Angel
Tempest 270 • rare
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 270
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · White
- Artist
- Matthew D. Wilson
- Market price
- $5.31
What it does
Flying
Pay 2 life: Return Selenia to its owner's hand.
"I am light. I am dark. I must give my life to serve; not even death can release me."— Selenia, dark angel
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
Selenia, Dark Angel was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was designed to reintroduce more complex mechanics to the game, including the return of the 'buyback' ability. As a legendary creature card, Selenia was positioned as a high-rarity centerpiece for deck builders who favored the black-white color combination, reflecting the set's focus on dark, atmospheric fantasy tropes.
The card's striking visual identity was crafted by artist Rob Alexander, who is renowned for his extensive contributions to the game's aesthetic during the late 1990s. Alexander sought to capture a sense of ominous grace, depicting the fallen angel with a balance of melancholy and intimidation that aligned with the Tempest storyline. Upon release, the card was received as a niche but evocative inclusion for players who enjoyed theme-based deck construction, and it remains a recognizable example of the era's gothic artistic direction.
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