Avenging Angel, card number 7 from the 1997 Tempest expansion. This rare white mana creature features flying and a unique recursion ability, making it a staple for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.
Avenging Angel
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Tempest
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Avenging Angel is a pivotal white mana creature from the 1997 Tempest expansion, identified as card number 7 in the Magic: The Gathering catalog. Designed by Matthew D. Wilson, this rare card features a five-mana cost to summon a 3/3 Angel with flying. Its enduring appeal lies in its unique rules text: when the creature dies, the owner may place it on top of their library, allowing for strategic recursion without searching the deck. Collectors often seek this card to complete the Tempest base set or to utilize its mechanics in limited formats. The Tempest series remains a cornerstone of early Magic history, known for its distinct aesthetic and impactful gameplay. For investors in trading card game history, maintaining a clean copy of this rare artifact is a common goal. Whether you are building a vintage collection or focusing on the Tempest subset, Avenging Angel represents a significant piece of Magic lore and design.
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Avenging Angel
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Matthew D. Wilson
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}{W}
Creature — Angel
3 / 3
W
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Flying When this creature dies, you may put it on top of its owner's library.