Maelstrom Archangel
Maelstrom Archangel Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Maelstrom Archangel is $0.98 (PLST #CON-115), and the most expensive is $58.06 (CON #115, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.98, down 4.8% over 7 days, down 18.3% over 30 days, up 27.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.20 (2026).
Maelstrom Archangel Printings & Prices
Maelstrom Archangel has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Maelstrom Archangel: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $30.00 cash for CON #115 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CON #115 | Foil | $30.00 | $49.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | CON #115 | Foil | $21.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DMC #158 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $1.29 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | CON #115 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CON #115 | Nonfoil | $0.36 | $1.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #CON-115 | Nonfoil | $0.26 | $1.29 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #454 | Nonfoil | $0.17 | $1.29 | 87% |
Maelstrom Archangel Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may cast a spell from your hand without paying its mana cost.
Maelstrom Archangel is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Maelstrom Archangel Rulings
- Feb 1, 2009 If you cast a card this way, you're casting it as a spell. It can be countered.
- Feb 1, 2009 If you cast a card with X in its cost this way, X must be 0.
- Feb 1, 2009 If you cast a card “without paying its mana cost,” you can't choose to cast it for any alternative costs, such as evoke or the alternative cost provided by the morph ability. However, you can pay optional additional costs, such as conspire, and you must still pay mandatory additional costs, such as the one on Goldmeadow Stalwart.
- Feb 1, 2009 If you want to cast a card this way, you cast it as part of the resolution of Maelstrom Angel's triggered ability. Timing restrictions based on the card's type (such as creature or sorcery) are ignored. Other casting restrictions are not (such as “Cast [this card] only before attackers are declared”).
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Maelstrom Archangel has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC #158 | 2022-09-09 | Mythic | Standard |
| PLST #CON-115 | 2022-04-29 | Mythic | Standard |
| JMP #454 | 2020-07-17 | Mythic | Standard |
| CON #115 | 2009-02-06 | Mythic | Standard |
| CON #115 | 2009-02-06 | Mythic | Standard |
DMC #158 
PLST #CON-115 
JMP #454 
CON #115 Maelstrom Archangel in Commander
Maelstrom Archangel is the #6,539 most-played card on EDHREC, down 60 places over the last 30 days.
Maelstrom Archangel FAQ
How much is Maelstrom Archangel worth?
Maelstrom Archangel is worth about $0.98 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.98 to $58.06 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Maelstrom Archangel legal in Commander?
Yes — Maelstrom Archangel is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Maelstrom Archangel been reprinted?
Yes — Maelstrom Archangel has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Maelstrom Archangel cheap?
Maelstrom Archangel trades at about $0.98 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,539 on EDHREC).