Pointed Discussion

This is the type of angel I envision. Very solid.

Nice flavor and artwork, unfortunately strictly worse than Serra Angel (which isn't strictly worse than Baneslayer Angel, per se, due to vigilance).

Five mana? I'll take a Baneslayer Angel instead.

Strictly worse then both Serra Angel and Shepherd of the Lost. Especially considering they are all uncommons. 1/5

Not strictly worse in the strictest sense, as this costs only 1 white mana and Serra Angel costs 2 white mana.

Although it's outclassed by better cards like Serra Angel and Shepherd of the Lost, it's still costed pretty fairly. I mean a 3/3 with two relevant abilities for 5 with low colour weight is fine.

I prefer this over Angel of Mercy anyway.

Someone please explain to me how on earth this is a $10 card. Scarcity is one thing, but being good is another thing as well.

Let's do some consideration...

A bad 5 mana angel -> Starlit Angel.
A good 5 mana angel -> Melesse Spirit, Angel of Light.
A very good 5 mana angel -> Serra Angel, Shepherd of the Lost, Angel of Flight Alabaster.
A too good 5 mana angel -> Baneslayer Angel, Angelic Overseer.

Great art, very splashable and relevant ability. People have to compare it to other 5 cc angels and its not fair since the other 5 cc are different rarities. The closest one would be to Angel of Mercy who is also a 3/3 but gains you 3 life. You are essentially trading 3 life for vigilance. Whereas unfair to compare this to Serra Angel and Baneslayer Angel. Remember this card is meant to be in a Starter set, for new players to learn and undertand Magic.