Quick Answer

Angel of Despair is a rare Creature — Angel from CMD (CMD) costing {3}{W}{W}{B}{B}. Current price: $1.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Angel of Despair MTG card

Angel of Despair

Creature — Angel

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, destroy target permanent.

"I feel in them a sense of duty and commitment, yet I can feel nothing else. It is as if their duty is to an empty void." —Razia, Boros archangel

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 7.0 CMD CMD 🎨 Todd Lockwood
Flying

Market Prices

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$1.02
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Card Kingdom
$1.79
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Cardmarket
€0.81
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€1.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angel of Despair? Basics

Angel of Despair is a Creature — Angel card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, destroy target permanent."

How much mana does Angel of Despair cost to cast? Basics

Angel of Despair has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}{B}{B}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Angel of Despair's mana cost of {3}{W}{W}{B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Angel of Despair has a mana value of 7.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Angel of Despair's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, destroy target permanent."

What is the current price of Angel of Despair? Pricing

The current market price for Angel of Despair is approximately $1.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.81 EUR.

Where can I buy Angel of Despair? Pricing

You can purchase Angel of Despair from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Angel of Despair legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Angel of Despair in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Angel of Despair legal in Modern? Legality

Angel of Despair is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Angel of Despair legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Angel of Despair is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Angel of Despair legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Angel of Despair in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Angel of Despair legal in Legacy? Legality

Angel of Despair is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Angel of Despair legal in Vintage? Legality

Angel of Despair is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Angel of Despair legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Angel of Despair in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Angel of Despair from? Details

This printing of Angel of Despair is from CMD (CMD), with collector number 180.

Angel of Despair may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Angel of Despair's rarity? Details

Angel of Despair is a rare card in CMD.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Angel of Despair? Details

Angel of Despair was illustrated by Todd Lockwood.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Angel of Despair's power and toughness? Details

Angel of Despair is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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