Calling All Angels Precon Upgrade Guide: Giada, Font of Hope
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Calling All Angels
- Commander
- Giada, Font of Hope
- Colors
- White
- Released
- 2 October
- Card value
- ≈ $49.38
- Key cards
- Starnheim Aspirant, Norn’s Choirmaster, Vanquisher’s Banner
Calling All Angels is the mono-white deck from the Foundations Commander precons, led by Giada, Font of Hope. Giada makes every Angel that follows her bigger than the last and taps for mana to cast them, so the deck wants a steady stream of Angels backed by strong removal.
Below you’ll find the full interactive decklist, what the deck does well, where it struggles and our recommended upgrades, split into budget ($4.39), mid-range ($27.50) and premium ($87.92). Start with the cheapest swaps and work your way up.
The decklist
Commander (1)
Creatures (33)
- 1Angel of Finality$0.28
- 1Angel of the Ruins$0.29
- 1Angel of Vitality$0.18
- 1Angelic Field Marshal$0.72
- 1Angelic Sleuth$0.32
- 1Archangel of Tithes$2.24
- 1Bishop of Wings$1.18
- 1Dazzling Angel$0.32
- 1Emeria Shepherd$0.57
- 1Exemplar of Light$1.75
- 1Firemane Commando$0.53
- 1Herald of Eternal Dawn$0.58
- 1Herald of War$0.83
- 1Inspiring Overseer$0.25
- 1Linvala, the Preserver$0.51
- 1Lyra Dawnbringer$0.70
- 1Merchant of Truth$0.45
- 1Metallic Mimic$0.67
- 1Metropolis Reformer$0.32
- 1Norn’s Choirmaster$2.68
- 1Reya Dawnbringer$0.49
- 1Righteous Valkyrie$1.76
- 1Segovian Angel$0.31
- 1Sephara, Sky’s Blade$0.96
- 1Seraph of the Sword$0.29
- 1Serra Avenger$0.36
- 1Speaker of the Heavens$0.32
- 1Starnheim Aspirant$2.93
- 1Sunblast Angel$0.29
- 1Thraben Watcher$0.32
- 1Vanguard Seraph$0.16
- 1Wojek Investigator$0.30
- 1Youthful Valkyrie$0.22
Instants (5)
- 1Destroy Evil$0.27
- 1Fateful Absence$0.23
- 1Invoke the Divine$0.28
- 1Swords to Plowshares$1.12
- 1Valorous Stance$0.38
Sorceries (7)
- 1Austere Command$0.31
- 1Cleansing Nova$0.18
- 1Cut a Deal$0.25
- 1Day of Judgment$0.46
- 1Defy Death$0.31
- 1Exorcise$0.33
- 1Secret Rendezvous$0.25
Artifacts (11)
- 1Arcane Signet$0.38
- 1Commander’s Sphere$0.18
- 1Endless Atlas$0.53
- 1Heraldic Banner$0.26
- 1Marble Diamond$0.24
- 1Mind Stone$0.21
- 1Patchwork Banner$1.58
- 1Sol Ring$1.09
- 1Swiftfoot Boots$1.54
- 1Tome of Legends$0.24
- 1Vanquisher’s Banner$2.42
Enchantments (5)
- 1Always Watching$0.41
- 1Angelic Destiny$0.35
- 1Court of Grace$1.21
- 1Grasp of Fate$0.26
- 1Search the Premises$0.25
Lands (38)
- 1Bonders’ Enclave$0.21
- 16Plains$0.26
- 16Plains$0.21
- 1Radiant Fountain$0.28
- 1Secluded Steppe$0.34
- 1Seraph Sanctuary$0.32
- 1Temple of the False God$0.29
- 1War Room$0.82
Hover a card to see it (tap on mobile). Prices are for the precon printing, via Scryfall.
What the deck does well
- A huge Angel count that makes Giada shine
- Classic white removal like Swords to Plowshares and Austere Command
- Plenty of lifegain synergy
Where it struggles
- Several investigate and clue cards that don’t help the Angel plan
- Symmetrical draw spells that help opponents too
- A few clunky mana rocks and tapped lands
Recommended upgrades
Pick a budget tab. Every row tells you which card to take out and what to put in.
Cheap swaps (under $2 each) that fix the biggest problems first: better removal and more card draw.
| Cut | Add | From | Why | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Search the Premises | Path to Exile | $0.84 €0.82 | One-mana instant removal instead of a slow clue engine | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Exorcise | Generous Gift | $0.93 €0.65 | Instant-speed answer to any permanent, not just one type | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Invoke the Divine | Stroke of Midnight | $0.24 €0.17 | Cheaper and more flexible removal for any nonland permanent | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Commander’s Sphere | Folk Hero | $0.53 €0.75 | Giada draws you a card on your first Angel spell each turn | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Defy Death | Angelic Accord | $0.98 €0.88 | Turns your lifelink attacks into a free 4/4 Angel every turn | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Sunblast Angel | Sigarda’s Vanguard | $0.87 €1.28 | A flash Angel that gives your attackers double strike, instead of a fourth board wipe | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Total | $4.39 | |||
Stronger Angel synergy and cost reducers ($2–$8 each).
| Cut | Add | From | Why | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelic Destiny | Herald’s Horn | $2.89 €2.95 | Makes every Angel cheaper and draws extra Angels off the top | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Seraph of the Sword | Valkyrie Harbinger | $2.65 €3.14 | A lifelink Angel that makes a 4/4 Angel each turn you gain life | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Merchant of Truth | Serra the Benevolent | $2.63 €2.84 | Pumps your fliers and makes a 4/4 vigilant Angel | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Day of Judgment | Emeria’s Call | $4.49 €3.31 | Seven Angels late, or an untapped land early; the deck has enough wipes | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Linvala, the Preserver | Pearl Medallion | $7.09 €4.28 | Two mana that cheapens every white spell for the rest of the game | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Vanguard Seraph | Resplendent Angel | $7.75 €6.14 | Makes a 4/4 flying Angel every turn you gain 5 life | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Total | $27.50 | |||
Premium upgrades for the strongest version of the deck. None of these are on the official Game Changers list, so the deck stays friendly for most casual tables.
| Cut | Add | From | Why | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel of the Ruins | Avacyn, Angel of Hope | $33.14 €25.63 | Makes your whole board indestructible and ends games in the air | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Secret Rendezvous | Archangel of Thune | $18.82 €15.64 | Every lifelink hit puts counters on all your creatures | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Segovian Angel | Linvala, Keeper of Silence | $20.09 €15.20 | A four-mana 4/4 flier that shuts off opposing creature abilities | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Valorous Stance | Akroma’s Will | $15.87 €14.41 | Protects your whole team or wins combat outright for a big swing | TCGplayer · Cardmarket |
| Total | $87.92 | |||
Where to buy the precon
Don’t own the deck yet? Find Calling All Angels on TCGplayer or on Cardmarket.
Verdict
With the budget swaps alone, Calling All Angels goes from a fun precon to a focused white deck that does what Giada wants every game. Add the pricier picks over time and it will hold its own at most casual tables.
