What is the mana cost of Crypt Angel in Magic: The Gathering?

Crypt Angel costs four black mana and one generic mana to cast, totaling five mana. Its converted mana cost is five, which can influence its interaction with cards that care about mana value.

Who illustrated the Crypt Angel card from the 2001 World Championship Decks?

The artwork for this card was created by Todd Lockwood, a renowned fantasy illustrator known for his detailed and atmospheric style in the Magic: The Gathering franchise.

Why is Crypt Angel considered a strategic card in Magic?

Crypt Angel is valued for its Flying ability, which makes it hard to block, and its protection from white. Additionally, its triggered ability allows players to retrieve a blue or red creature from the graveyard, providing card advantage and resilience.

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The 2001 Crypt Angel from the Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks set is a sought-after rare Angel creature card known for its strategic graveyard utility.

Crypt Angel

2001 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks 2001

2001 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks 2001

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $0.46

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$0.46Oct 13, 2026	Guide Estimate	-4.2%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.46, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.46. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.46 to $0.48 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 23, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026: -4.2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

$0.46Oct 13, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-4.2%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.46, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.46. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.46 to $0.48 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 23, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026: -4.2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

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TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 13, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

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Description

Crypt Angel is a distinctive five-mana creature card from the 2001 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks expansion. Designed by Todd Lockwood, this rare Angel brings a potent combination of evasion and resource recovery to the table. With Flying and protection from white, it remains difficult for many opponents to remove, while its ability to return a blue or red creature from your graveyard to your hand provides significant card advantage. Collectors value this piece for its historical significance as part of the World Championship Decks series, which offered pre-constructed decks used in high-level play. The card's ability to interact with the graveyard makes it a unique mechanical entry in the set, appealing to both competitive strategists and those who appreciate the evolution of Magic's design. As a key component of the black mana base in that era, Crypt Angel represents a specific moment in the game's strategic landscape. Its enduring presence in collector circles highlights the lasting appeal of well-designed mechanics from the early 2000s. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying the history of the format, this card offers a tangible link to the competitive decks of 2001.

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