Serra Angel
Fourth Edition 50 • uncommon
- Set
- Fourth Edition
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Market price
- $1.28
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 first appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a centerpiece for the white mana color identity. It was intended to be a powerful, balanced flying creature that could both attack and defend, embodying the protective, angelic aesthetic of the game's early lore. The art for the original release was created by Douglas Shuler, whose ethereal depiction set the standard for angelic imagery in the trading card game for years to come.
The Fourth Edition release, published in 1995, utilized the same iconic Douglas Shuler illustration but featured a revised card frame and the white-bordered aesthetic characteristic of core sets from that era. As one of the most recognizable and functional creatures in the game's history, the Serra Angel became a staple of early casual and competitive play, widely appreciated for its simplicity and reliability. It remains a foundational element of the game’s history, representing the transition of Magic from a niche hobby into a global phenomenon.
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