Birds of Paradise
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 235 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 235
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Ben Wootten
- Market price
- $12.29
What it does
Flying
tap: Add one mana of any color.
The noise of bubbling waters came up from the foaming riverbed. Birds were singing, and a wholesome peace lay on the land.
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
Birds of Paradise is a foundational Magic: The Gathering card originally debuted in the game's first set, Alpha, in 1993. As one of the most iconic cards in the history of the game, it provides essential early-game mana acceleration by tapping for any color. It has been reprinted numerous times throughout the game's history, often appearing in base sets as a staple for green-aligned decks that prioritize flexibility and resource management.
The version from the Tales of Middle-earth Commander set, numbered 235, was released in 2023 as part of a crossover between Magic: The Gathering and J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. This specific printing features thematic art by artist Joshua Raphael, designed to evoke the high-fantasy aesthetic of Middle-earth while maintaining the functional integrity of the original card design. It was released as part of an expansion intended to bridge modern tabletop gaming with classic literary fantasy, receiving a positive reception from players who appreciate both the tactical value of the card and the immersive artistic style of the set.
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