Opal Archangel (USG #23)
Opal Archangel is a rare printing from Urza's Saga (USG #23), a Enchantment. Illustrated by Jeff Miracola.
Card text
When an opponent casts a creature spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, it becomes a 5/5 Angel creature with flying and vigilance.
Details
| Mana cost | {4}{W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Enchantment |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Urza's Saga (USG) |
| Collector number | 23 |
| Artist | Jeff Miracola |
| Released | 1998-10-12 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $2.15 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- October 4, 2004 — When it turns into a creature, it is no longer an enchantment.
- October 4, 2004 — It changes into a creature even if the spell is countered.
- October 4, 2004 — It triggers when the spell is cast, which means it becomes a creature before that spell resolves.
- April 1, 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.
- August 1, 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.