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Gisela, Blade of Goldnight is a mythic Legendary Creature — Angel from A25 (A25) costing {4}{R}{W}{W}. Current price: $2.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight MTG card

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight

Legendary Creature — Angel

Card Text

Flying, first strike If a source would deal damage to an opponent or a permanent an opponent controls, that source deals double that damage to that player or permanent instead. If a source would deal damage to you or a permanent you control, prevent half that damage, rounded up.

Card Stats

5/5 mythic CMC: 7.0 A25 A25 🎨 Jason Chan
First strike Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$2.09
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TCGPlayer
$8.66
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.79
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Card Kingdom
$14.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€2.05
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Cardmarket
€7.28
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (11 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gisela, Blade of Goldnight? Basics

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight is a Legendary Creature — Angel card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, first strike If a source would deal damage to an opponent or a permanent an opponent controls, that source deals double that damage to that player or permanent instead. If a source would deal damage to you or a permanent you control, prevent half that damage, rounded up."

How much mana does Gisela, Blade of Goldnight cost to cast? Basics

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight has a mana cost of {4}{R}{W}{W}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, 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.

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight's mana cost of {4}{R}{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.

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight 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.

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight's current oracle text is: "Flying, first strike If a source would deal damage to an opponent or a permanent an opponent controls, that source deals double that damage to that player or permanent instead. If a source would deal damage to you or a permanent you control, prevent half that damage, rounded up."

What is the current price of Gisela, Blade of Goldnight? Pricing

The current market price for Gisela, Blade of Goldnight is approximately $2.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $8.66 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Gisela, Blade of Goldnight? Pricing

You can purchase Gisela, Blade of Goldnight 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.

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight normal: $2.09 | foil: $8.66

Is Gisela, Blade of Goldnight legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gisela, Blade of Goldnight in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gisela, Blade of Goldnight legal in Modern? Legality

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gisela, Blade of Goldnight legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight 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 Gisela, Blade of Goldnight legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gisela, Blade of Goldnight in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gisela, Blade of Goldnight legal in Legacy? Legality

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gisela, Blade of Goldnight legal in Vintage? Legality

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight 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 Gisela, Blade of Goldnight legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gisela, Blade of Goldnight 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 Gisela, Blade of Goldnight from? Details

This printing of Gisela, Blade of Goldnight is from A25 (A25), with collector number 204.

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gisela, Blade of Goldnight's rarity? Details

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight is a mythic card in A25.

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

Who illustrated Gisela, Blade of Goldnight? Details

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight was illustrated by Jason Chan.

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

What is Gisela, Blade of Goldnight's power and toughness? Details

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight 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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