Birds of Paradise
The Zeta Set 71 • rare
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Collector number
- 71
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- MSCHF
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, specifically identified as card number 71 from the Zeta set, represents a specialized iteration of one of the most iconic creatures in fantasy card gaming. Originally rooted in the early history of the genre, the card was conceptualized to provide players with a versatile mana-accelerating engine, allowing for more complex tactical play in the early stages of a match. This particular printing reflects the aesthetic shift occurring within the set, aiming for a more refined, illustrative style that emphasizes the creature's ethereal nature.
The artistic direction for this rendition sought to distance itself from earlier, more literal interpretations of the bird. By focusing on vibrant, fluid brushwork and a dreamlike color palette, the illustrators intended to capture the creature's role as a bridge between the natural world and arcane power. Upon release, the set was noted for its artistic consistency, and this card became a focal point for collectors who value the balance between functional utility and the illustrative evolution of the game's creature designs.
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