Quick Answer

Arden Angel is a rare Creature — Angel from SLD (SLD) costing {4}{W}{W}. Legal in Commander.

Arden Angel MTG card

Arden Angel

Creature — Angel

Card Text

Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, if Arden Angel is in your graveyard, roll a four-sided die. If the result is 1, return Arden Angel from your graveyard to the battlefield.

Cast from dreams and forged in hope.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 6.0 SLD SLD 🎨 Greg Staples
Flying

Market Prices

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$9.69
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$6.99
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arden Angel? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, if Arden Angel is in your graveyard, roll a four-sided die. If the result is 1, return Arden Angel from your graveyard to the battlefield."

How much mana does Arden Angel cost to cast? Basics

Arden Angel has a mana cost of {4}{W}{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.

Arden Angel's mana cost of {4}{W}{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.

Arden Angel 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.

Arden Angel's current oracle text is: "Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, if Arden Angel is in your graveyard, roll a four-sided die. If the result is 1, return Arden Angel from your graveyard to the battlefield."

What is the current price of Arden Angel? Pricing

Price data for Arden Angel is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Arden Angel? Pricing

You can purchase Arden Angel 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 Arden Angel legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Arden Angel in Standard is not available.

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

Is Arden Angel legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Arden Angel in Modern is not available.

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

Is Arden Angel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Arden Angel 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 Arden Angel legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Arden Angel in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Arden Angel legal in Legacy? Legality

Arden Angel is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Arden Angel legal in Vintage? Legality

Arden Angel 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 Arden Angel legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Arden Angel 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 Arden Angel from? Details

This printing of Arden Angel is from SLD (SLD), with collector number 1344.

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

What is Arden Angel's rarity? Details

Arden Angel is a rare card in SLD.

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

Who illustrated Arden Angel? Details

Arden Angel was illustrated by Greg Staples.

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

What is Arden Angel's power and toughness? Details

Arden Angel is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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