Quick Answer

Anointer of Valor is a common Creature — Angel from 2X2 (2X2) costing {5}{W}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Commander.

Anointer of Valor MTG card

Anointer of Valor

Creature — Angel

Card Text

Flying Whenever a creature attacks, you may pay {3}. When you do, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.

Light streaked down from the heavens, and a voice whispered in the soldier's ear: "You shall not fall today."

Card Stats

3/5 common CMC: 6.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Antonio José Manzanedo
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.06
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anointer of Valor? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever a creature attacks, you may pay {3}. When you do, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature."

How much mana does Anointer of Valor cost to cast? Basics

Anointer of Valor has a mana cost of {5}{W}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Anointer of Valor's mana cost of {5}{W} 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.

Anointer of Valor has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Anointer of Valor's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever a creature attacks, you may pay {3}. When you do, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature."

What is the current price of Anointer of Valor? Pricing

The current market price for Anointer of Valor is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Anointer of Valor? Pricing

You can purchase Anointer of Valor 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.

Anointer of Valor normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.06

Is Anointer of Valor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Anointer of Valor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Anointer of Valor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Anointer of Valor in Modern is not available.

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

Is Anointer of Valor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Anointer of Valor 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 Anointer of Valor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Anointer of Valor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Anointer of Valor legal in Legacy? Legality

Anointer of Valor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Anointer of Valor legal in Vintage? Legality

Anointer of Valor 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 Anointer of Valor legal in Pauper? Legality

Anointer of Valor is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Anointer of Valor from? Details

This printing of Anointer of Valor is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 6.

Anointer of Valor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Anointer of Valor's rarity? Details

Anointer of Valor is a common card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Anointer of Valor? Details

Anointer of Valor was illustrated by Antonio José Manzanedo.

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

What is Anointer of Valor's power and toughness? Details

Anointer of Valor is a 3/5 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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