Opal Archangel
Opal Archangel Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Opal Archangel is $1.97 (USG #23). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.97, flat over 7 days, up 0.5% over 30 days, down 23.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.83 (2026).
Opal Archangel Printings & Prices
Opal Archangel has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Opal Archangel: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.52 cash for USG #23; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | USG #23 | Nonfoil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
Opal Archangel Rules Text & Legality
When an opponent casts a creature spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, it becomes a 5/5 Angel creature with flying and vigilance.
Opal Archangel is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Opal Archangel Rulings
- Aug 1, 2008 A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature can attack, and its {T} abilities can be activated, only if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn. It doesn't matter how long the permanent has been a creature.
- Apr 1, 2008 A "creature spell" is any spell with the type Creature, even if it has other types such as Artifact or Enchantment. Older cards of type Summon are also Creature spells.
- Oct 4, 2004 It changes into a creature even if the spell is countered.
- Oct 4, 2004 It triggers when the spell is cast, which means it becomes a creature before that spell resolves.
- Oct 4, 2004 When it turns into a creature, it is no longer an enchantment.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Opal Archangel has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USG #23 | 1998-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
USG #23 Opal Archangel in Commander
Opal Archangel is the #29,254 most-played card on EDHREC, down 148 places over the last 30 days.
Opal Archangel FAQ
How much is Opal Archangel worth?
Opal Archangel is worth about $1.97 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026.
Is Opal Archangel legal in Commander?
Yes — Opal Archangel is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Opal Archangel been reprinted?
Yes — Opal Archangel has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Opal Archangel cheap?
Opal Archangel trades at about $1.97 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#29,254 on EDHREC).