Birds of Paradise
Secret Lair Drop 1147 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Andrea Radeck, age 35
- Market price
- $14.24
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 card has been a cornerstone of Magic: The Gathering since the game's inception in 1993, representing one of the most iconic green creatures in the hobby. This specific iteration hails from the Secret Lair series, a specialized line of limited-run releases that Wizards of the Coast launched in 2019. These drops are designed to offer stylized, artist-driven interpretations of classic cards, often featuring unique border treatments or unconventional thematic aesthetics that distinguish them from standard set releases.
This particular printing of Birds of Paradise was featured as part of the 'Artist Series' drops, highlighting the work of contemporary illustrators. The design seeks to reimagine the classic avian mana-dork through a fresh visual lens, moving away from the traditional realism of early Magic art to embrace a more stylized and thematic expression. Upon its release, this variant was well-received by collectors who prioritize the aesthetic evolution of staple game pieces, serving as a highly sought-after centerpiece for players looking to elevate the visual presentation of their decks.
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