The 2016 Shadows over Innistrad foil mythic rare card Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn the Purifier (Card #5) features artist James Ryman and unique transform gameplay.
Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows over Innistrad
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Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier stands as a prominent Mythic Rare card from the 2016 Shadows over Innistrad expansion. Identified as Card #5 in the set, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card features artwork by James Ryman and utilizes a transform layout that allows the card to evolve during gameplay. The card costs {3}{W}{W} to cast and functions as a Legendary Creature — Angel with a mana value of 5. This foil version is highly sought after by collectors and players for its distinctive finish and powerful in-game mechanics. As a white card with a color identity including red and white, it offers strategic versatility. The card's abilities allow it to enter the battlefield with flash, flying, and vigilance, granting indestructible to allied creatures upon arrival. Its unique transform mechanic triggers when a non-Angel creature you control dies, shifting the card into its alternate form, Avacyn, the Purifier. This dual-nature design adds significant depth to any collection, making it a valuable addition for enthusiasts of the Shadows over Innistrad set. Collectors focusing on mythic rare foils or specific character art will appreciate the detailed craftsmanship of this 2016 release.
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Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
James Ryman
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{W}{W}
Legendary Creature — Angel
4 / 4
W
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Flash Flying, vigilance When Archangel Avacyn enters, creatures you control gain indestructible until end of turn. When a non-Angel creature you control dies, transform Archangel Avacyn at the beginning of the next upkeep.