Deck Name: Sanctum of Angels
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Format: Legacy
Deck Type: Midrange / Lifegain / Angel Tribal
Colors: Mono-White
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Description

A celestial stronghold in the skies, the Sanctum of Angels is the last refuge of divine order. Blessed with an army of righteous angels, this deck delivers both salvation and judgment, overwhelming opponents through lifegain, resilient creatures, and massive aerial threats.

Commanded by Avacyn, Angel of Hope, the angels are unshakable, while Lyra Dawnbringer and Archangel of Thune fuel a never-ending cycle of growth and renewal. Against those who would defy divine rule, Wrath of God, Cleansing Nova, and Urza’s Ruinous Blast bring about swift and absolute reckoning.

This deck excels in multiplayer battles and casual Legacy play, maintaining board presence while scaling up for an overwhelming angelic assault.
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How to Play

Early Game:
Use Plains and Seraph Sanctuary to ramp mana and gain incremental life.
Establish a defensive line with Archangel of Tithes or Shalai, Voice of Plenty.
Use Scroll of Avacyn for early card draw and lifegain.

Mid-Game:
Deploy powerhouse creatures like Lyra Dawnbringer, Archangel of Thune, and Resplendent Angel to stabilize the board.
Use Divine Deflection to redirect damage and punish aggressive opponents.
Play Pariah on Avacyn, Angel of Hope for a near-indestructible damage lock.

Late Game – The Divine Reckoning:
Drop Avacyn, Angel of Hope to make your army indestructible.
Cast Entreat the Angels or Exquisite Archangel to overwhelm the battlefield.
Reset the board in your favor using Urza’s Ruinous Blast or Wrath of God.
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How the Angel Army Works

Sanctuary of Strength:
Seraph Sanctuary and Lyra Dawnbringer fuel a lifegain engine that sustains the deck against damage-based strategies.
Archangel of Thune converts life gain into permanent power boosts for all your creatures.

Divine Protection:
Shalai, Voice of Plenty shields you and your creatures from targeted spells.
Avacyn, Angel of Hope makes your entire board indestructible, forcing opponents to deal with your army the hard way.

Cleansing the Battlefield:
Cleansing Nova, Wrath of God, and Urza’s Ruinous Blast reset the board when needed, while your resilient creatures survive or quickly repopulate.

With an army of celestial warriors and near-unstoppable defenses, victory is a matter of time.
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Sideboard Strategy

Against Aggro Decks:
Ghostly Prison – Slows down aggressive creature decks.
Authority of the Consuls – Drains opponents and delays creature-based decks.

Against Control Decks:
Lapse of Certainty – White’s secret counterspell to protect key plays.
Rest in Peace – Disrupts graveyard recursion and control elements.

Against Artifact/Enchantment Strategies:
Disenchant – Efficient answer to problem permanents.
Dawn Charm – Versatile tool to fog damage or protect creatures.
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Skill Level and Playability

Sanctum of Angels is a resilient and hard-hitting midrange deck that rewards strategic play and patient board development. It thrives in multiplayer and casual Legacy settings, offering a strong mix of offense and defense with a celestial theme.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Playstyle: Midrange lifegain with defensive and offensive balance
Best For: Multiplayer battles and casual Legacy environments
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Quote:
"Heaven’s gates open only for the worthy. The unworthy shall be cast into eternal oblivion."

Last Update: 08/02/25