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Linvala, the Preserver
OGW · Oath of the Gatewatch #25 · Mythic · released 2016-01-22
{4}{W}{W}
Legendary Creature — Angel
Flying
When Linvala enters, if an opponent has more life than you, you gain 5 life.
When Linvala enters, if an opponent controls more creatures than you, create a 3/3 white Angel creature token with flying.
Linvala, the Preserver is a mythic white creature from Oath of the Gatewatch (2016). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2016 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.57 to $9.62 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$1.01
USD Foil$4.79
Format legality
Where you can play Linvala, the Preserver in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.57 to $9.62 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Foundations Commander at $0.57.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oath of the Gatewatch Promos | 25s | Mythic | — | $9.62 |
| Oath of the Gatewatch This page | 25 | Mythic | $1.06 | $4.79 |
| Pioneer Masters | 25 | Rare | — | — |
| Foundations Commander | 37 | Rare | $0.57 | — |
| The List | OGW-25 | Mythic | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2016-01-22For each triggered ability, the game checks to see if the condition is true at the moment the ability would trigger. If the condition isn't true, the ability won't trigger. If the ability does trigger, the game will check again to see if the condition is true as the ability tries to resolve. If it's not true at that time, the ability won't do anything.
- 2016-01-22In a multiplayer game, it's possible for the condition to be true at both times but with respect to two different opponents.
Frequently asked questions
Is Linvala, the Preserver legal in Commander?
Yes — Linvala, the Preserver is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Linvala, the Preserver legal in?
Linvala, the Preserver is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Linvala, the Preserver been printed?
Linvala, the Preserver has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2016 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Linvala, the Preserver?
The cheapest printing is Foundations Commander (#37) at about $0.57.
Who illustrated Linvala, the Preserver?
This printing of Linvala, the Preserver was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve.