Opal Archangel
USGUrza's Saga/#23/1998Rare◆ Graded data
Reserved listColour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.79
Cardmarket€1.69
TCGplayer$2.21
ManaPool$0.39
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.36
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.79High $2.29Low $0.99▲ 38.8%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$2.21TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 2.8%30d▲ 3.3%90d▲ 8.3%
90d high
$2.21
90d low
$2.04
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$2.21
Urza's Saga
- Up 3.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $2.21.
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Graded market
Graded card prices
Graded prices are market estimates for professionally graded copies of this exact printing where sufficient market data is available.
Additional graded market
AnyGrade 9.5
$101.47
AnyGrade 9
$19.99
AnyGrade 8
$11.50
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
When an opponent casts a creature spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, it becomes a 5/5 Angel creature with flying and vigilance.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
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Rulings (5)
wotc1 Aug 2008
A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature can attack, and its {T} abilities can be activated, only if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn. It doesn't matter how long the permanent has been a creature.
wotc1 Apr 2008
A "creature spell" is any spell with the type Creature, even if it has other types such as Artifact or Enchantment. Older cards of type Summon are also Creature spells.
wotc4 Oct 2004
It triggers when the spell is cast, which means it becomes a creature before that spell resolves.
wotc4 Oct 2004
When it turns into a creature, it is no longer an enchantment.
wotc4 Oct 2004
It changes into a creature even if the spell is countered.
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About this card
Opal Archangel
Opal Archangel is an Enchantment, with mana cost {4}{W} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $2.21 (up 3.3% over 30 days).
This exact printing has graded market data available further up the page. Graded prices reflect professionally slabbed copies; missing (grader, grade) combinations do not appear.
Frequently asked
Opal Archangel FAQ
How much is Opal Archangel worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Opal Archangel is $2.21. It is up 3.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.04 to $2.21.
What is the cheapest printing of Opal Archangel?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Urza's Saga at $2.21 on TCGplayer.
What set was Opal Archangel first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from USG #23, released 1998-10-12.
Is Opal Archangel legal in Commander?
Yes, Opal Archangel is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Opal Archangel legal in Modern?
Opal Archangel is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Opal Archangel legal in Standard?
Opal Archangel is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Opal Archangel do?
Opal Archangel is an Enchantment with mana cost {4}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "When an opponent casts a creature spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, it becomes a 5/5 Angel creature with flying and vigilance.".