Desolation Angel
Desolation Angel Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Desolation Angel is $1.80 (PLST #APC-38), and the most expensive is $72.26 (APC #38, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.80, down 4.3% over 7 days, down 1.1% over 30 days, down 2.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.99 (2026).
Desolation Angel Printings & Prices
Desolation Angel has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Desolation Angel: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $90.00 cash for APC #38 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | APC #38 | Foil | $90.00 | $149.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | APC #38 | Foil | $70.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | APC #38 | Foil | $40.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MP2 #40 | Foil | $17.50 | $27.99 | 37% |
| CoolStuffInc | MP2 #40 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | APC #38 | Nonfoil | $2.75 | $4.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #APC-38 | Nonfoil | $1.15 | $2.29 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | APC #38 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | APC #38 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
Desolation Angel Rules Text & Legality
Kicker {W}{W} (You may pay an additional {W}{W} as you cast this spell.)
Flying
When this creature enters, destroy all lands you control. If it was kicked, destroy all lands instead.
Desolation Angel is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Desolation Angel Rulings
- Nov 8, 2024 If a card or token enters as a copy of a permanent, the new permanent isn't kicked, even if the original was.
- Nov 8, 2024 If a spell's kicker cost was paid, the spell is "kicked."
- Nov 8, 2024 If you copy a kicked spell on the stack, the copy is also kicked. If the copied spell is a permanent spell, the token the copy of that spell becomes when it enters is also kicked.
- Nov 8, 2024 If you put a permanent with a kicker ability onto the battlefield without casting it, you can't kick it.
- Nov 8, 2024 The kicker ability doesn't let you pay a kicker cost more than once.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Desolation Angel has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #APC-38 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| MP2 #40 | 2017-04-28 | Special | Borderless |
| APC #38 | 2001-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
| APC #38 | 2001-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #APC-38 
MP2 #40 
APC #38 Desolation Angel in Commander
Desolation Angel is the #23,125 most-played card on EDHREC, down 358 places over the last 30 days.
Desolation Angel FAQ
How much is Desolation Angel worth?
Desolation Angel is worth about $1.80 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.80 to $72.26 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Desolation Angel legal in Commander?
Yes — Desolation Angel is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Desolation Angel been reprinted?
Yes — Desolation Angel has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Desolation Angel cheap?
Desolation Angel trades at about $1.80 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,125 on EDHREC).