Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier
Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Angel // Legendary Creature — Angel from Shadows over Innistrad (5) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{W}{W}. Color identity: R, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $11.74 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier suits collectors and players working on Shadows over Innistrad who need the Mythic slot. Treat $11.74 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier from Shadows over Innistrad?
Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier is a Legendary Creature — Angel // Legendary Creature — Angel in Shadows over Innistrad numbered 5. Mana cost {3}{W}{W}. Color identity: R, W. Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier (5) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Angel // Legendary Creature — Angel in Shadows over Innistrad. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $11.74 for Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier. Low and high spread runs $11.74 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.68; foil: $11.74; Normal: $3.26. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shadows over Innistrad |
|---|---|
| Number | 5 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $11.74 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.68 |
| cardmarket | $1.68 |
| foil | $11.74 |
| Normal | $3.26 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|
How collectible is Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier?
Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier is a Mythic printing in Shadows over Innistrad. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier?
Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier lists as Legendary Creature — Angel // Legendary Creature — Angel with keywords Flying, Vigilance, Transform, Flash. Artist: James Ryman. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad.
Cactaur's take
Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier (5) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Angel // Legendary Creature — Angel in Shadows over Innistrad. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Creature — Angel // Legendary Creature — Angel in Shadows over Innistrad, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $11.74 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.68; foil: $11.74; Normal: $3.26).
- Mana cost {3}{W}{W} and type line Legendary Creature — Angel // Legendary Creature — Angel help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $11.74 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier from Shadows over Innistrad?
Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Angel // Legendary Creature — Angel from Shadows over Innistrad numbered 5 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $11.74 for ungraded Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier?
Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier is catalogued as Mythic in Shadows over Innistrad. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier legal in Commander or Standard?
Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier trade at a premium?
Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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