Quick Answer

Lightning Angel is a rare Creature — Angel from APC (APC) costing {1}{U}{R}{W}. Current price: $1.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lightning Angel MTG card

Lightning Angel

Creature — Angel

Card Text

Flying, vigilance, haste

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 4.0 APC APC 🎨 rk post
Flying Haste Vigilance

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.24
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$70.00
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$2.49
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$84.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€1.28
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€40.46
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lightning Angel? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying, vigilance, haste"

How much mana does Lightning Angel cost to cast? Basics

Lightning Angel has a mana cost of {1}{U}{R}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, U, 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.

Lightning Angel's mana cost of {1}{U}{R}{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.

Lightning 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.

Lightning Angel's current oracle text is: "Flying, vigilance, haste"

What is the current price of Lightning Angel? Pricing

The current market price for Lightning Angel is approximately $1.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $70.0 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Lightning Angel? Pricing

You can purchase Lightning 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.

Lightning Angel normal: $1.24 | foil: $70.0

Is Lightning Angel legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Lightning Angel legal in Modern? Legality

Lightning Angel is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lightning Angel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lightning 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 Lightning Angel legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Lightning Angel legal in Legacy? Legality

Lightning Angel is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lightning Angel legal in Vintage? Legality

Lightning 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 Lightning Angel legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lightning 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 Lightning Angel from? Details

This printing of Lightning Angel is from APC (APC), with collector number 108.

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

What is Lightning Angel's rarity? Details

Lightning Angel is a rare card in APC.

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

Who illustrated Lightning Angel? Details

Lightning Angel was illustrated by rk post.

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

What is Lightning Angel's power and toughness? Details

Lightning Angel is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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