The identity and gameplay of the Serra Angel card from Magic: The Gathering's 1994 Summer Magic set.
Serra Angel
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Summer Magic / Edgar
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The Serra Angel card, numbered 40, is a distinctive component of the Magic: The Gathering 1994 Summer Magic set. As a white mana creature with the Angel subtype, this card features a mana cost of {3}{W}{W} and boasts a mana value of five. Collectors and players alike recognize its dual capabilities: Flying and Vigilance, which allows it to attack without tapping. This product represents a specific era in trading card game history, offering insight into the early design philosophy of Magic: The Gathering. The card's text box includes flavor text that describes the character's heavenly nature, adding depth to its role within the game's lore. For enthusiasts of vintage TCG cards, the Summer Magic / Edgar series holds a unique place due to its historical context and rapid recall status, making its surviving cards highly sought after by set builders. Understanding the mechanics of cards like the Serra Angel helps collectors appreciate the strategic evolution of the game. With its balanced power and toughness of 4/4, it remains a functional piece of the format's legacy.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Serra Angel
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Douglas Shuler
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}{W}
Creature — Angel
4 / 4
W
Card Text
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Flying Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)
Born with wings of light and a sword of faith, this heavenly incarnation embodies both fury and purity.