Bird Maiden
Fifth Edition 211 • common
- Set
- Fifth Edition
- Collector number
- 211
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Kaja Foglio
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
Flying
"Four things that never meet do here unite To shed my blood and to ravage my heart, A radiant brow and tresses that beguile And rosy cheeks and a glittering smile."— *The Arabian Nights*, trans. Haddawy
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Bird Maiden was introduced in the Fifth Edition set of Magic: The Gathering, released in March 1997. As the first base set to feature a core rule update and a shift in aesthetic direction, Fifth Edition functioned as a massive consolidation of previous expansions. This card originally appeared in the Legends set, reflecting the high-fantasy, myth-inspired art style that characterized the early years of the game's development.
The artwork for this specific printing was provided by Quinton Hoover, a prolific illustrator who became known for his distinctive, flowing ink-and-watercolor style. Hoover aimed to imbue the card with a sense of ethereal movement and classic mythological grace, focusing on intricate line work that contrasted with the more rigid digital art styles that would dominate later sets. His contribution remains highly regarded by collectors who appreciate the tactile, illustrative era of the game's visual history.
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