The Aegis Angel from Magic: The Gathering's 2016 Welcome Deck is a powerful white creature designed to support new players with its unique defensive abilities.
Aegis Angel
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Welcome Deck
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Released in 2016 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Welcome Deck series, the Aegis Angel holds the distinction of card number 1 in the W16 set. Crafted by artist Aleksi Briclot, this rare creature represents the white mana identity with a mana cost of four generic and two white mana. As a six-mana Angel, it brings significant board presence to any deck, offering both offensive pressure and critical defensive utility. The card’s gameplay mechanics make it a standout piece for collectors and players alike. It possesses the flying ability, allowing it to evade most ground-based blockers, while its enter-the-battlefield trigger grants indestructible status to another target permanent. This protective effect ensures that allied threats remain on the battlefield, making the Aegis Angel a pivotal card for controlling the game's pace. For enthusiasts of the trading card game, owning this card from the 2016 Welcome Deck provides a tangible connection to a foundational era of Magic design. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their set of rare cards from the Welcome Deck series, appreciating its historical role in introducing new players to strategic gameplay. Whether viewed as a collectible artifact or a functional deck builder, the Aegis Angel remains a significant entry in the Magic: The Gathering canon.
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Aegis Angel
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Aleksi Briclot
Card Stock
English
{4}{W}{W}
Creature — Angel
5 / 5
W
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Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) When this creature enters, another target permanent gains indestructible for as long as you control this creature. (Effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it. A creature with indestructible can't be destroyed by damage.)