Quick Answer

Glimmering Angel is a common Creature — Angel from INV (INV) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Commander.

Glimmering Angel MTG card

Glimmering Angel

Creature — Angel

Card Text

Flying {U}: This creature gains shroud until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)

"We turned to see where the blow came from and saw only a distant light." —Capashen lord

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 4.0 INV INV 🎨 Ciruelo
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.17
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$1.03
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$1.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.09
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€1.68
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glimmering Angel? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying {U}: This creature gains shroud until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)"

How much mana does Glimmering Angel cost to cast? Basics

Glimmering Angel has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Glimmering Angel's mana cost of {3}{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.

Glimmering Angel has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Glimmering Angel's current oracle text is: "Flying {U}: This creature gains shroud until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)"

What is the current price of Glimmering Angel? Pricing

The current market price for Glimmering Angel is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.03 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Glimmering Angel? Pricing

You can purchase Glimmering 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.

Glimmering Angel normal: $0.17 | foil: $1.03

Is Glimmering Angel legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Glimmering Angel legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Glimmering Angel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Glimmering 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 Glimmering Angel legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Glimmering Angel legal in Legacy? Legality

Glimmering Angel is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Glimmering Angel legal in Vintage? Legality

Glimmering 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 Glimmering Angel legal in Pauper? Legality

Glimmering Angel 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 Glimmering Angel from? Details

This printing of Glimmering Angel is from INV (INV), with collector number 17.

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

What is Glimmering Angel's rarity? Details

Glimmering Angel is a common card in INV.

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

Who illustrated Glimmering Angel? Details

Glimmering Angel was illustrated by Ciruelo.

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

What is Glimmering Angel's power and toughness? Details

Glimmering Angel is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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