Archangel of Strife

Archangel of Strife

{5}{W}{W}Creature — Angel6/6

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Flying

As this creature enters, each player chooses war or peace.

Creatures controlled by players who chose war get +3/+0.

Creatures controlled by players who chose peace get +0/+3.

Get it in a precon

Included in 2 preconstructed decks — cheapest sealed first.

Keyword reminders

Flying. This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach. · CR 702.9 Read more →

Official rulings

  1. As soon as Archangel of Strife leaves the battlefield, the bonus stops applying. If it returns to the battlefield, players will be able to make new choices. (2011-09-22)
  2. Archangel of Strife's bonuses apply immediately. Depending on your choice, Archangel of Strife will enter as either a 9/6 or 6/9 creature. (2011-09-22)
  3. The active player chooses war or peace first, followed by each other player in turn order. Each player will know what previous players chose when making their choice. (2011-09-22)
  4. Archangel of Strife's second and third abilities are linked. Similarly, its second and fourth abilities are linked. The bonus a player's creatures get depends only on the choice that player made when Archangel of Strife entered. (2011-09-22)
  5. If there are two Archangels of Strife on the battlefield, and you choose war for one and peace for the other, your creatures get +3/+3. (2011-09-22)

Printings & prices

Every set Archangel of Strife has been printed in, with the art, the finishes and the market price of each — the headline price above is the cheapest of these.

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