The 2004 Darksteel expansion features the Pristine Angel as a rare foil card, bringing a unique strategic threat with its protection from artifacts and all colors.
Pristine Angel
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Darksteel
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $7.19 | Unknown | Guide estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source observation date unavailable |
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Description
The 2004 Darksteel expansion is widely recognized among collectors for its innovative design aesthetic and mechanical depth, with card number 9 standing out as a significant inclusion in the set. Pristine Angel, a white creature of the Angel subtype, was printed with a foil finish that appeals to enthusiasts of premium TCG variants. Designed by Scott M. Fischer, this card represents the high-art standard that Magic: The Gathering established during this era. In terms of gameplay, Pristine Angel requires six mana to cast, consisting of four generic mana and two white mana. It enters the battlefield as a 4/4 creature with the flying ability, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers. The card's most distinctive feature is its static ability: as long as it remains untapped, it gains protection from artifacts and from each color. This makes the creature exceptionally resilient against many common removal spells and artifact-based threats that dominated the format. Additionally, the card includes a triggered ability that activates whenever you cast a spell. When this trigger resolves, you may choose to untap Pristine Angel. This mechanic encourages aggressive spell-casting strategies, allowing the Angel to remain in play and block or attack on subsequent turns. For investors and set builders, the foil rarity of the Darksteel Pristine Angel makes it a desirable component for completing high-grade collections. The combination of its powerful defensive capabilities and its status as a foil rare from a pivotal year in TCG history ensures its continued relevance among collectors.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Pristine Angel
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Scott M. Fischer
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{W}{W}
Creature — Angel
4 / 4
W
Card Text
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Flying As long as this creature is untapped, it has protection from artifacts and from each color. Whenever you cast a spell, you may untap this creature.
