Magic: The Gathering

Serra Angel

From the Vault: Angels 14 • mythic

Set: From the Vault: Angels
Collector number: 14
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Rebecca Guay
Finish: Foil

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic card from this specialized collection, Serra Angel stands as an iconic representation of its creature type. Its presence at the table allows for a consistent aerial threat that combines attacking and defensive capabilities, making it a hallmark of classic strategic gameplay.

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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.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Serra Angel first appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a quintessential white creature. It was conceived as a high-cost, high-reward flyer that offered both offensive and defensive utility through the vigilance keyword, long before that term was formally codified. As one of the most recognizable icons of the game's early years, its artwork—originally by Douglas Shuler—became a benchmark for fantasy illustration within the trading card medium.

This specific iteration from the 2008 'From the Vault: Angels' collection was created to celebrate the history of angelic cards in the game. It features new, premium art by Greg Staples, who sought to capture a more grounded and formidable aesthetic compared to the ethereal nature of earlier versions. The release was well-received by collectors for its reflective foiling process and its curated selection of historically significant cards, marking it as a deliberate archival piece rather than a standard play-focused release.

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