Cobbled Wings

Cobbled Wings was released in 2017 as part of the Ixalan expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Within the lore of the set, the card represents the resourcefulness of the plane's inhabitants, specifically the Sun Empire or local scavengers, who repurpose materials from fallen creatures or shipwrecks to grant flight to those grounded by circumstance. It fits into the broader tribal and exploration themes that define the Ixalan block, which focuses heavily on the interactions between vampires, merfolk, pirates, and dinosaurs.

The artwork for the card was created by artist Igor Kieryluk, who depicted a pair of makeshift, patched-together wings held aloft by leather straps. His design choice emphasizes the rugged, practical aesthetic of Ixalan, prioritizing function over ornamentation. Upon its release, the card was primarily regarded as a functional utility piece for Limited formats, where the ability to grant evasion to creatures was a common strategy in the set's aggressive meta, rather than a powerhouse for Constructed play.