Birds of Paradise
Marvel Super Heroes Commander 170 • rare
- Set
- Marvel Super Heroes Commander
- Collector number
- 170
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Kevin Sidharta
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
Flying
tap: Add one mana of any color.
The migration of the cranes is believed to be a portent of coming abundance in Wakanda.
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 card in the trading card game Magic: The Gathering, originally appearing in the game's debut 1993 Alpha set. As a creature that can be tapped for mana of any color, it became one of the most iconic and mechanically efficient cards in the game's history, representing the 'mana dork' archetype. Its inclusion in the Marvel Super Heroes Commander set, released as part of the Universes Beyond collaboration, reimagines this classic utility creature within the thematic framework of the Marvel Universe.
The art for this specific printing, numbered 170, integrates the signature ethereal aesthetic of the Birds of Paradise with the visual language of Marvel iconography. The design process for this crossover series focused on bridging the gap between fantasy staples and superhero aesthetics, aiming to provide players with recognizable gameplay effects while honoring the source material's visual identity. The card is widely regarded by collectors as a successful fusion of two distinct creative worlds, balancing utility with thematic flair.
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