Serra Angel
Limited Edition Beta 40 • uncommon
- Set
- Limited Edition Beta
- Collector number
- 40
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Market price
- $299.99
What it does
Flying
Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)
Born with wings of light and a sword of faith, this heavenly incarnation embodies both fury and purity.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Serra Angel was introduced in the Limited Edition Alpha set in 1993 and reappeared in the Limited Edition Beta set, marking the early foundational era of Magic: The Gathering. Created by Richard Garfield, the game was designed to blend the strategic depth of hobbyist board games with the collectible nature of trading cards. The card represents the white mana color identity, embodying the protective, flying archetype that became a staple of the game's competitive landscape for decades.
The iconic illustration for Serra Angel was rendered by Douglas Shuler. Shuler's aesthetic choice for the piece—a winged, armored figure set against a celestial background—established a high-fantasy visual language that defined the game's early identity. Upon its release, the card was widely celebrated for its efficiency and power-to-cost ratio, quickly becoming one of the most sought-after and recognized images in the history of the hobby.
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