Radiant Backup
Resplendent Angel from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is a compact threats engine for any white lifegain shell. The card reads as a 3 3 flyer that rewards sustained life gain by turning your margin into a board presence. In practice the Angel sits on the table as a deterrent and a late game token generator once your life total crosses the five life mark during a turn.
The static and triggered abilities give clear roles in combat and sequencing. Flying provides immediate evasive pressure. The end step trigger converts repeated healing into a four four with flying and vigilance which creates a meaningful tempo swing. A pay to pump ability grants a burst of power and lifelink for a single turn when you need to stabilize or race. This copy is borderless and near mint making it ideal for play and for collectors who prefer premium presentation from Lost Caverns of Ixalan.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{W}{W}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Angel
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying. At the beginning of each end step, if you gained 5 or more life this turn, create a 4/4 white Angel creature token with flying and vigilance. 3{W}{W}: Until end of turn, Resplendent Angel gets +2/+2 and gains lifelink.
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Power / Toughness – 3/3