Angel of the Ruins: Soaring Control in Commander

Angel of the Ruins emerges as a commanding presence in any white-based Commander deck, combining the resilience of a 5/7 flyer with potent disruption. This artifact creature offers an efficient way to handle problematic artifacts or enchantments the moment it graces the battlefield. Its enter-the-battlefield effect allows you to exile up to two target artifacts and/or enchantments, providing immediate control that can turn the tide of the game without relying on traditional removal spells.

Beyond its impactful exile ability, Angel of the Ruins features Plainscycling, a subtle yet valuable mechanic that enhances deck consistency by allowing you to search your library for a Plains card when it isn’t the right moment to cast this creature. With a total casting cost of seven mana including two white, this card fits well in slower, controlling strategies that benefit from a sturdy flyer capable of pressuring opponents while maintaining board control.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost: {5}{W}{W}
• Card Type: Artifact Creature
• Subtypes: Angel
• Card Text: Flying
  When this creature enters the battlefield, exile up to two target artifacts and/or enchantments.
  Plainscycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Search your library for a Plains card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)
• Power / Toughness: 5/7