Birds of Paradise
Secret Lair Drop 1148 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1148
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Eli, age 8
- Market price
- $23.45
What it does
Flying
tap: Add one mana of any color.
Its diet consists of the rare everyberry, which tastes different every time. It loves the surprise!
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Birds of Paradise Secret Lair drop was released as part of a specialized series by Wizards of the Coast, designed to offer high-end, artist-driven reimaginings of iconic Magic: The Gathering cards. This particular version, collector number 1148, features artwork by the illustrator Ulriik, who opted for a stylized, ethereal depiction of the creature that leans into vibrant, non-traditional color palettes. The design was crafted to stand out in a collection, moving away from the classic forest-green avian aesthetic in favor of a more dreamlike composition that emphasizes the creature's role as a mana-differentiator.
The release emerged from the broader Secret Lair initiative, which serves as a platform for collaborative artistic expression within the hobby. By selecting beloved foundational cards like Birds of Paradise—a card that has been a staple in competitive play since the game's inception in 1993—the publisher aimed to provide established players with premium aesthetic variations. Upon release, the card was well-received for its bold departure from traditional art styles, becoming a sought-after piece for players who prioritize custom visual identity in their decks.
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