Angel of Despair is a rare 2006 Magic: The Gathering Guildpact card featuring a powerful flying creature with a permanent-destroying entry ability.
Angel of Despair
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Guildpact
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Angel of Despair serves as a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game card landscape, specifically within the Guildpact series released in 2006. Identified by card number 101 and the set code GPT, this rare card commands attention among collectors who appreciate the intricate design and strategic depth of the Ravnica block. The card features a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}{B}{B}, resulting in a mana value of 7, and represents a distinct blend of white and black mana identities. As a Creature — Angel with 5 power and 5 toughness, it offers significant board presence, enhanced by the flying keyword ability that allows it to evade most ground-based blockers. Upon entering the battlefield, Angel of Despair triggers a potent effect that allows the controller to destroy a target permanent, providing a powerful answer to opposing threats. Collectors focusing on the Guildpact subset or those building decks centered around high-value angel creatures frequently include this card in their acquisition lists. Its enduring appeal lies in the combination of its artistic rendering by Todd Lockwood and its impactful gameplay mechanics. Whether you are completing a full set of Guildpact cards or expanding your roster of rare artifacts, Angel of Despair stands out as a notable entry in the Magic: The Gathering catalog.
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Featured Subject
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Angel of Despair
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Todd Lockwood
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}{W}{B}{B}
Creature — Angel
5 / 5
B, W
Card Text
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Flying When this creature enters, destroy target permanent.
"I feel in them a sense of duty and commitment, yet I can feel nothing else. It is as if their duty is to an empty void." —Razia