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Avacyn, Angel of Hope
Price tag $29.70

Legendary CreatureAngel

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#661 Current Rank
#693 Last Week
#597 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Avacyn, Angel of Hope.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Avacyn, Angel of Hope decks.

Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
0% Synergy $2.98
The Sentry, Golden Guardian The Sentry, Golden Guardian
0% Synergy $48.00
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
0% Synergy $3.85
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
-1% Synergy $17.91
Winnowing Winnowing
-1% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Avacyn, Angel of Hope's abilities and overall game plan.

Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+56% Synergy $1.34
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+56% Synergy $1.08
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+49% Synergy $2.73
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+48% Synergy $3.28
Armageddon Armageddon
+44% Synergy $16.66
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+43% Synergy $2.16
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+42% Synergy $1.37
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+42% Synergy $1.82
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+41% Synergy $0.73
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+40% Synergy $0.44

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Avacyn, Angel of Hope decks.

Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+37% Synergy $6.53
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+32% Synergy $3.66
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+27% Synergy $9.76
Land Tax Land Tax
+26% Synergy $24.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.38
Austere Command Austere Command
+21% Synergy $0.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.58
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+10% Synergy $3.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+27% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+15% Synergy $47.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+13% Synergy $31.52
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+11% Synergy $10.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $98.84
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $86.10
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $99.32
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $115.71

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Avacyn, Angel of Hope's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+35% Synergy $17.38
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+32% Synergy $5.73
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+32% Synergy $8.12
Herald of War Herald of War
+30% Synergy $2.55
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+28% Synergy $2.75
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+27% Synergy $10.14
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+25% Synergy $3.81
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+24% Synergy $4.39
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+24% Synergy $3.01
Magus of the Disk Magus of the Disk
+24% Synergy $0.25
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+23% Synergy $0.50
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+22% Synergy $16.21
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+22% Synergy $1.76
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+20% Synergy $51.72
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+18% Synergy $3.45
Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+18% Synergy $2.07
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+17% Synergy $1.08
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+17% Synergy $3.04
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+17% Synergy $1.79
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+17% Synergy $4.31
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+16% Synergy $1.66
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+15% Synergy $22.64
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+15% Synergy $1.27
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+15% Synergy $0.20
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+13% Synergy $0.25
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+12% Synergy $5.26
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+12% Synergy $37.09
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+12% Synergy $2.57
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+12% Synergy $9.87
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+11% Synergy $4.56
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+10% Synergy $0.14
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+9% Synergy $7.60
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+8% Synergy $0.28
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $7.07
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+8% Synergy $0.68
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+7% Synergy $7.61
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+7% Synergy $0.20
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $46.54
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+5% Synergy $1.17
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+5% Synergy $0.18
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+4% Synergy $4.31
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+4% Synergy $4.56
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+4% Synergy $16.89
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+4% Synergy $8.86
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.23
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+3% Synergy $7.02
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+3% Synergy $9.67
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+2% Synergy $0.23
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-2% Synergy $0.41
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-10% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Avacyn, Angel of Hope safe.

Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+20% Synergy $7.77
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+14% Synergy $0.12
Silence Silence
+13% Synergy $6.37
Fated Retribution Fated Retribution
+7% Synergy $0.26
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+6% Synergy $3.65
Tithe Tithe
+6% Synergy $24.29
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $6.84
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.32
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $1.08
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $1.31
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.35
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $3.84
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $11.01
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.44
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.53
Cloudshift Cloudshift
0% Synergy $1.23
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $21.04
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.10
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $2.80
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-2% Synergy $3.07
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-4% Synergy $14.64
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $8.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $8.46
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-6% Synergy $4.53
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.47
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.87
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-14% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Avacyn, Angel of Hope's game plan and control the board.

Planar Cleansing Planar Cleansing
+34% Synergy $0.31
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+30% Synergy $0.28
Fumigate Fumigate
+27% Synergy $0.19
Catastrophe Catastrophe
+24% Synergy $4.01
Doomskar Doomskar
+21% Synergy $0.46
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+17% Synergy $0.97
Ravages of War Ravages of War
+17% Synergy $20.65
Shatter the Sky Shatter the Sky
+14% Synergy $0.13
Rout Rout
+13% Synergy $0.34
Devastating Mastery Devastating Mastery
+11% Synergy $0.21
End Hostilities End Hostilities
+10% Synergy $0.32
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+7% Synergy $0.96
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+6% Synergy $0.29
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sublime Exhalation Sublime Exhalation
+6% Synergy $0.16
Split Up Split Up
+5% Synergy $2.03
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+4% Synergy $8.47
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $10.03
Defy Death Defy Death
+4% Synergy $0.20
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.30
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $5.09
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $1.04
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.36
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+1% Synergy $0.13
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.24
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+1% Synergy $2.04
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $5.73
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-3% Synergy $0.48
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.79
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-5% Synergy $3.13
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-6% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+20% Synergy $17.45
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+11% Synergy $2.18
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+10% Synergy $4.74
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+10% Synergy $5.07
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $4.39
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+9% Synergy $10.39
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+8% Synergy $6.26
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+8% Synergy $0.58
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+7% Synergy $0.70
Boompile Boompile
+7% Synergy $0.55
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+6% Synergy $31.93
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $6.34
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $41.18
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.73
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $34.49
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+3% Synergy $0.70
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $40.10
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+1% Synergy $37.16
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+1% Synergy $9.80
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+1% Synergy $7.07
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
0% Synergy $44.79
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-1% Synergy $4.13
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-2% Synergy $3.60
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
-2% Synergy $18.25
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-3% Synergy $3.72
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-3% Synergy $10.31

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Avacyn, Angel of Hope's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+19% Synergy $5.73
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+13% Synergy $2.96
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+12% Synergy $2.24
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+10% Synergy $12.01
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+8% Synergy $6.31
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+7% Synergy $4.67
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+7% Synergy $0.72
Fall of the Thran Fall of the Thran
+7% Synergy $0.22
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $28.55
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $8.49
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+6% Synergy $3.69
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+5% Synergy $0.42
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+5% Synergy $0.48
Worship Worship
+5% Synergy $1.29
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.92
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+4% Synergy $1.45
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+4% Synergy $7.21
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+3% Synergy $1.68
Pariah Pariah
+3% Synergy $1.90
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+1% Synergy $0.42
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+1% Synergy $0.52
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
0% Synergy $0.91
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-2% Synergy $1.10
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-4% Synergy $2.10
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-5% Synergy $6.62
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-9% Synergy $4.21

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Avacyn, Angel of Hope to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+12% Synergy $6.75
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $1.08
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+2% Synergy $2.73
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $29.12

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+28% Synergy $1.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+20% Synergy $0.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $45.08
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+11% Synergy $19.58
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+11% Synergy $15.64
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $5.66
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+6% Synergy $0.48
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $8.46
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $2.13
Karoo Karoo
+4% Synergy $1.16
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $14.28
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.28
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.91
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.22
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.07
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $1.62
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.94
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $1.13
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $5.27
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $24.54
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.06
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.16
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $6.11
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-5% Synergy $0.60
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.27
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-6% Synergy $0.14
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-6% Synergy $5.12
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-7% Synergy $4.39
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-7% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $5.18

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+33% Synergy $3.55
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+28% Synergy $0.88
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+22% Synergy $3.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+18% Synergy $31.84
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+15% Synergy $0.20
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+14% Synergy $0.29
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+12% Synergy $4.70
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+12% Synergy $8.99
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+10% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.17
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+9% Synergy $3.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.04
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.23
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+5% Synergy $16.99
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.72
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $175.80
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.71
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-2% Synergy $6.32

Lands

The mana base foundation for Avacyn, Angel of Hope decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+20% Synergy $42.67
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+17% Synergy $0.97
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.13
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+5% Synergy $3.83
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.44
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $3.77

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Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
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Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
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Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kodama of the East Tree Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kodama of the East Tree
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Vial Smasher the Fierce Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Avacyn, Guardian Angel Avacyn, Guardian Angel
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Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Haunted One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Haunted One
Radiant, Serra Archangel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Radiant, Serra Archangel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
Sigarda, Font of Blessings Sigarda, Font of Blessings
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Radiant, Serra Archangel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Radiant, Serra Archangel Ravos, Soultender Radiant, Serra Archangel // Ravos, Soultender
Radiant, Serra Archangel Vial Smasher the Fierce Radiant, Serra Archangel // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
Kaalia of the Vast Kaalia of the Vast
Parhelion II Parhelion II
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
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Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Alena, Kessig Trapper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Alena, Kessig Trapper
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Noble Heritage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Noble Heritage
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Krark, the Thumbless Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Krark, the Thumbless