Emancipation Angel
Emancipation Angel Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Emancipation Angel is $0.19 (JMP #102), and the most expensive is $2.33 (AVR #19, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.19, down 17.4% over 7 days, down 13.6% over 30 days, down 5.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.31 (2026).
Emancipation Angel Printings & Prices
Emancipation Angel has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Emancipation Angel: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.90 cash for UMA #15 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | UMA #15 | Foil | $0.90 | $2.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | AVR #19 | Foil | $0.70 | $1.99 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | J22 #55 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AVR #19 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| starcitygames | UMA #15 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| starcitygames | AVR #19 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| starcitygames | DDQ #10 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDQ #10 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #102 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | JMP #102 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Emancipation Angel Rules Text & Legality
Flying
When this creature enters, return a permanent you control to its owner's hand.
Emancipation Angel is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Emancipation Angel Rulings
- Dec 7, 2018 For Emancipation Angel’s triggered ability, the permanent to return is chosen as the ability resolves. No player may take actions between the time you choose the permanent and the time it’s returned to its owner’s hand.
- Dec 7, 2018 If Emancipation Angel is still on the battlefield as its triggered ability resolves, you may return Emancipation Angel itself.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Emancipation Angel has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #55 | 2022-12-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| JMP #102 | 2020-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UMA #15 | 2018-12-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UMA #15 | 2018-12-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDQ #10 | 2016-02-26 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AVR #19 | 2012-05-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AVR #19 | 2012-05-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
J22 #55 
JMP #102 
UMA #15 
DDQ #10 
AVR #19 Emancipation Angel in Commander
Emancipation Angel is the #13,368 most-played card on EDHREC, down 202 places over the last 30 days.
Emancipation Angel FAQ
How much is Emancipation Angel worth?
Emancipation Angel is worth about $0.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.19 to $2.33 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Emancipation Angel legal in Commander?
Yes — Emancipation Angel is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Emancipation Angel been reprinted?
Yes — Emancipation Angel has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Emancipation Angel cheap?
Emancipation Angel trades at about $0.19 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,368 on EDHREC).