The Angel of Sanctions is a Mythic Rare creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Amonkhet expansion. Featuring card number 1 and artwork by Min Yum, this white Angel offers powerful board control and a unique Embalm ability for collectors.
Angel of Sanctions
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Amonkhet
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The Angel of Sanctions stands as the first card in the Magic: The Gathering 2017 Amonkhet expansion, designated as card number 1. As a Mythic Rare white Angel, it holds a prominent place in the set's hierarchy, featuring artwork by Min Yum. This five-mana creature brings flying to the battlefield and possesses a potent enters-the-battlefield effect that allows the controller to exile a nonland permanent an opponent controls until the Angel leaves play. This capability makes it a significant answer to persistent threats, appealing to collectors who appreciate strategic depth in their Magic: The Gathering trading card game collections. Beyond its initial impact, the Angel of Sanctions offers versatility through its Embalm ability. For an additional five mana and one white mana, players can exile the card from their graveyard to create a token copy. This token is a white Zombie Angel with no mana cost, providing a flexible resource for late-game scenarios. The combination of its high rarity, iconic set position, and dual-mode functionality makes the Angel of Sanctions a compelling addition for enthusiasts building their Magic: The Gathering library. Whether used for gameplay or as a centerpiece in a curated collection, this card represents a distinct moment in the Amonkhet block's design philosophy.
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Angel of Sanctions
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Min Yum
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}{W}
Creature — Angel
3 / 4
W
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Flying When this creature enters, you may exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls until this creature leaves the battlefield. Embalm {5}{W} ({5}{W}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a white Zombie Angel with no mana cost. Embalm only as a sorcery.)