Magic: The Gathering

Seraph Sanctuary

Avacyn Restored 228 • common

Set: Avacyn Restored
Collector number: 228
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: David Palumbo
Market price: $1.35

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$1.35market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.98 – $1.66 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common land card, Seraph Sanctuary offers players a reliable way to integrate celestial themes into their decks. Its presence on the table provides a focused mechanical utility, serving as a functional building block for those looking to harmonize their collection.

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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 released in 2012 as part of the Avacyn Restored expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a common land, it was designed to support the set's thematic focus on the return of the archangel Avacyn and the protection of the plane of Innistrad. The card functions as a utility land that provides colorless mana while specifically rewarding players who build decks centered around the Angel creature type, mirroring the set's narrative of celestial defense against darkness.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator David Palumbo, who captured a serene, ethereal aesthetic intended to contrast with the gothic horror elements prevalent elsewhere in the set. Palumbo focused on the architecture of the sanctuary, using soft lighting and grand, vaulted structures to evoke a sense of holy refuge. The card was well-received by limited-format players for its niche utility and by fans of high-fantasy art for its contribution to the visual identity of Innistrad's divine forces.

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