Birds of Paradise
30th Anniversary Edition 479 • rare
- Set
- 30th Anniversary Edition
- Collector number
- 479
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Mark Poole
- Market price
- €693.28
What it does
Flying
tap: Add one mana of any color.
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 was originally released in the 1993 Limited Edition Alpha set as one of the fundamental creatures in the Trading Card Game Magic: The Gathering. Created by game designer Richard Garfield, the card became a staple for its ability to produce any color of mana, acting as a crucial component for multi-color deck strategies throughout the game's history. Mark Poole’s iconic original artwork features a vibrant, tropical avian figure that has remained a classic visual touchstone for players for over three decades.
The 30th Anniversary Edition, released in 2022, was designed as a commemorative, non-tournament-legal product celebrating the game's history. These cards feature a distinct back design to differentiate them from original game pieces, serving as a collector’s tribute to the game's origins. By reprinting the card with its classic Alpha-era artwork and aesthetic, Wizards of the Coast intended to provide long-time collectors with a nostalgic representation of one of the most recognizable creature cards in the hobby.
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