Serra angel is possibly the most iconic creature in the entire game, but it has never had a promo version, while other iconic cards, such as Shivan dragon or birds of paradise, for example, have had such versions. Technically speaking, there was an oversized promotional version with art illustrated by Rebecca Guay, but that card was not printed in great quantities and is now very difficult to obtain, so it does not qualify, in my mind.
I wonder why Serra angel has never been printed in a From the Vault set or offered as a judge or FNM promo, so I would very much like to see such a card, with alternate artwork specifically for that version, obviously. What does everyone else say about this? Will there ever be a promo or "special" version of Serra angel?
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That card looks exactly the same as does the original card, so I am hoping for one with alternate artwork.
How is that card a promo, anyway? It was not given out a prerelease event, it is not from a "special" set, and it was not offered as an FNM or judge promo, so I do not understand how that card is any different from the original printing.
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It is unique because 4th edition did not have foils.
There will probably not be serra angel promos because she has recently been totally outclassed by other cards. You can tell because standard has not played serra angel in many years now despite making an appearance in all of the core sets. I have yet to see someone play her in commander either, there are just too many better options.
It is unique because 4th edition did not have foils.
There will probably not be serra angel promos because she has recently been totally outclassed by other cards. You can tell because standard has not played serra angel in many years now despite making an appearance in all of the core sets. I have yet to see someone play her in commander either, there are just too many better options.
What cards are better than her, exactly? I know that she is definitely outclassed by baneslayer angel, but I am not certain if there are many other creatures that outclass her; how many other creatures are 4/4 with two abilities for only 5 mana?
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“A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of its user.”-Theodore Roosevelt
“Patriotism means to stand by one's country; it does not mean to stand by one's president.”-Theodore Roosevelt
shall I name a few? Loxodon Smiter 3 mana 4/4, Anafenza, the foremost 3 mana 4/4, reaper of the wilds, 4 mana 4/5. All these outclass her and cost less.
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shall I name a few? Loxodon Smiter 3 mana 4/4, Anafenza, the foremost 3 mana 4/4, reaper of the wilds, 4 mana 4/5. All these outclass her and cost less.
That's like saying Black Lotus is better than Chimney Imp. The only things that Anafenza has in common with Serra Angel are a white mana symbol and power/toughness.
The real reason Serra Angel hasn't seen play in a while is that she's just too slow for Standard play. She doesn't do anything until turn 6 most of the time.
What cards are better than her, exactly? I know that she is definitely outclassed by baneslayer angel, but I am not certain if there are many other creatures that outclass her; how many other creatures are 4/4 with two abilities for only 5 mana?
"On the 16th of May 1997, Wizards of the Coast opened an online store which allowed people to buy their products directly over the internet. In order to promote sales and to win customers for the online store, a temporary reward program was initialized in 1999. For each purchased Mercadian Masques booster box, the buyer was presented a Serra Angel foil card while supply lasted."
It seems to me that I need to change the title of this thread, since there has, in fact, been a promo version of Serra angel. Now, the question is: "Will there ever be a new promo version of Serra angel?"
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“Those who would trade their freedoms for security will have neither.”-Benjamin Franklin
“When the people fear the government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.”-Thomas Jefferson
“A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of its user.”-Theodore Roosevelt
“Patriotism means to stand by one's country; it does not mean to stand by one's president.”-Theodore Roosevelt
"On the 16th of May 1997, Wizards of the Coast opened an online store which allowed people to buy their products directly over the internet. In order to promote sales and to win customers for the online store, a temporary reward program was initialized in 1999. For each purchased Mercadian Masques booster box, the buyer was presented a Serra Angel foil card while supply lasted."
This is why its a promo
When did this store close? I'm interested in the idea that at one time anybody could just order boxes of cards direct from Wizards. That's pretty cool (bad for stores, I assume).
Probably not, Given the now Uncommon nature of Serra Angel as considered by today's standards, rather than Rare, the only likely places Serra Angel would get a promo is FNM, or one of those Storage Box Promos.
French Vanillas just aren't really rare material these days.
Probably not, Given the now Uncommon nature of Serra Angel as considered by today's standards, rather than Rare, the only likely places Serra Angel would get a promo is FNM, or one of those Storage Box Promos.
French Vanillas just aren't really rare material these days.
What about Shivan dragon? It was given a promo, and it is not an overly complicated card, either, but it is one of the most iconic creatures in the game, as is Serra angel, which should be reason enough for her to be given a new and proper promo card, in my mind.
Also, I do not believe that she qualifies as a "French vanilla" creature, because she has two abilities, while a French vanilla creature is a creature with only a single ability (and a plain vanilla creature is one with no abilities, at all).
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I used to love Serra Angel...but as time passed, it didn't even serve to be too good in Cube.
You'll probably get lucky by them printing it on one of those Walmart/Target promo cards on blister packs if they run out of ideas.
Personally, I would be completely upset seeing her as an FNM, FTV, or Judge promo. She's just not that great anymore.
Which Shivan Dragon Promo do you mean?
If it's FtV: Dragons - then the answer is "Because Shivan Dragon is iconic." If they ever do an FtV: Angels, we'll likely see Serra Angel there (something I did fail to consider in my previous post).
If it's the Release Event one from...9th Edition...well, I don't really have an answer, but that was in 2005.
And you are correct. It is not French Vanilla. It is Double Scoop French Vanilla. I apologize for my mistake.
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I wonder why Serra angel has never been printed in a From the Vault set or offered as a judge or FNM promo, so I would very much like to see such a card, with alternate artwork specifically for that version, obviously. What does everyone else say about this? Will there ever be a promo or "special" version of Serra angel?
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That card looks exactly the same as does the original card, so I am hoping for one with alternate artwork.
How is that card a promo, anyway? It was not given out a prerelease event, it is not from a "special" set, and it was not offered as an FNM or judge promo, so I do not understand how that card is any different from the original printing.
“When the people fear the government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.”-Thomas Jefferson
“A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of its user.”-Theodore Roosevelt
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There will probably not be serra angel promos because she has recently been totally outclassed by other cards. You can tell because standard has not played serra angel in many years now despite making an appearance in all of the core sets. I have yet to see someone play her in commander either, there are just too many better options.
What cards are better than her, exactly? I know that she is definitely outclassed by baneslayer angel, but I am not certain if there are many other creatures that outclass her; how many other creatures are 4/4 with two abilities for only 5 mana?
“When the people fear the government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.”-Thomas Jefferson
“A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of its user.”-Theodore Roosevelt
“Patriotism means to stand by one's country; it does not mean to stand by one's president.”-Theodore Roosevelt
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That's like saying Black Lotus is better than Chimney Imp. The only things that Anafenza has in common with Serra Angel are a white mana symbol and power/toughness.
The real reason Serra Angel hasn't seen play in a while is that she's just too slow for Standard play. She doesn't do anything until turn 6 most of the time.
stormbreath dragon, arbor colossus, celestial archon, avacyn, guardian angel, hoarding dragon, indulgent tormentor...
it is not too difficult to find a creature that can easily compete with her at 5 or fewer cost.
This is why its a promo
“When the people fear the government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.”-Thomas Jefferson
“A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of its user.”-Theodore Roosevelt
“Patriotism means to stand by one's country; it does not mean to stand by one's president.”-Theodore Roosevelt
When did this store close? I'm interested in the idea that at one time anybody could just order boxes of cards direct from Wizards. That's pretty cool (bad for stores, I assume).
French Vanillas just aren't really rare material these days.
What about Shivan dragon? It was given a promo, and it is not an overly complicated card, either, but it is one of the most iconic creatures in the game, as is Serra angel, which should be reason enough for her to be given a new and proper promo card, in my mind.
Also, I do not believe that she qualifies as a "French vanilla" creature, because she has two abilities, while a French vanilla creature is a creature with only a single ability (and a plain vanilla creature is one with no abilities, at all).
“When the people fear the government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.”-Thomas Jefferson
“A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of its user.”-Theodore Roosevelt
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You'll probably get lucky by them printing it on one of those Walmart/Target promo cards on blister packs if they run out of ideas.
Personally, I would be completely upset seeing her as an FNM, FTV, or Judge promo. She's just not that great anymore.
If it's FtV: Dragons - then the answer is "Because Shivan Dragon is iconic." If they ever do an FtV: Angels, we'll likely see Serra Angel there (something I did fail to consider in my previous post).
If it's the Release Event one from...9th Edition...well, I don't really have an answer, but that was in 2005.
And you are correct. It is not French Vanilla. It is Double Scoop French Vanilla. I apologize for my mistake.