The Empyrial Archangel card from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Shards of Alara expansion. This Mythic Rare Angel card offers distinct gameplay mechanics and collector appeal.
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shards of Alara
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Empyrial Archangel
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Greg Staples
Card Stock
English
{4}{G}{W}{W}{U}
Creature — Angel
5 / 8
G, U, W
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Flying Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.) All damage that would be dealt to you is dealt to this creature instead.
Her wings are the prayers of the devoted; her sword, the despair of the vile.
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