Magic: The Gathering

Seraph Sanctuary

The List AVR-228 • common

Set: The List
Collector number: AVR-228
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: David Palumbo
Market price: $2.11

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$2.11market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$1.91 – $2.11 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This land card features artwork by David Palumbo and is a notable inclusion in The List. Its common rarity makes it an accessible piece for players, serving as a functional staple that adds both utility and a specific aesthetic to a deck.

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Card face

What it does

When this land enters, you gain 1 life.

Whenever an Angel you control enters, you gain 1 life.

tap: Add colorless mana.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Seraph Sanctuary was originally released in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering expansion Avacyn Restored. The set was designed to reflect a dark, gothic horror aesthetic, focusing on themes of hope and redemption as the angel Avacyn returned to the plane of Innistrad. This specific land card represents the hallowed grounds where these celestial beings reside, providing players with life-gaining benefits whenever an Angel enters the battlefield.

The artwork was commissioned from fantasy illustrator David Palumbo, who is known for his atmospheric and painterly style. His design captures the ethereal, glowing nature of the sanctuary, contrasting the grim tone of the surrounding world. While originally a common card, it became a staple in niche tribal decks that focus on angelic themes, receiving a reprint in The List—a curated selection of past cards occasionally included in modern booster packs—to ensure availability for newer collectors.

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About

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