Avacyn, Angel of Hope — Magic: The Gathering card

Avacyn, Angel of Hope

{5}{W}{W}{W}
Legendary Creature — Angel

Flying, vigilance, indestructible

Other permanents you control have indestructible.

*A golden helix streaked skyward from the Helvault. A thunderous explosion shattered the silver monolith and Avacyn emerged, free from her prison at last.*

Power/Toughness: 8/8

Set Commander Masters
Rarity Mythic Rare
Mana Value 8
Artist Jason Chan
Collector # 14
Scryfall

Why Play Avacyn, Angel of Hope

At eight mana, Avacyn serves as a powerful late-game threat that completely transforms the battlefield by making your entire board indestructible. She excels in control and midrange decks that can ramp into her mana cost or cheat her into play early through reanimation effects. Once resolved, Avacyn creates an oppressive board state where opponents struggle to answer your permanents through traditional removal or board wipes. Her 8/8 flying, vigilance body also presents a fast clock while protecting your other investments.

Format Notes

Commander remains Avacyn's strongest format, where her legendary status and game-warping effect make her a popular choice for white-based strategies and angel tribal decks. In Legacy and Modern, she occasionally appears in reanimator strategies or ramp decks but faces stiff competition from faster combo decks and efficient removal. The card has never faced banning issues due to its high mana cost providing sufficient counterplay, though her impact when resolved is undeniably powerful.

Combos & Synergies

Avacyn pairs exceptionally well with mass removal spells like Wrath of God, allowing you to clear opponents' boards while keeping your own permanents safe. Reanimation spells such as Reanimate and Animate Dead provide efficient ways to bypass her steep mana cost in competitive formats. She also synergizes with sacrifice outlets and aristocrats strategies, as your indestructible permanents can be sacrificed for value without actually dying to most effects.

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Creature Flying Vigilance Indestructible Ward Modern Commander Legacy