Flying Carpet
Classic Sixth Edition 285 • rare
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 285
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
2 generic mana, tap: Target creature gains flying until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Flying Carpet was first introduced in the Alpha edition of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, later appearing in the Classic Sixth Edition released in 1999. It was designed as an artifact that allows a player to grant the flying ability to a target creature, reflecting the classic mythological trope of an enchanted rug. The card was part of the foundational set of the game, intended to provide utility and tactical evasion against non-flying defenders.
The illustration for the Sixth Edition version was created by artist Quinton Hoover, known for his distinctive, ornate, and lyrical style. Hoover’s design captured the whimsical essence of high-fantasy travel, utilizing rich colors and fluid linework. While the card is often viewed as a niche piece due to its relatively high mana cost compared to more efficient evasion options in later expansions, it remains a beloved artifact among collectors for its nostalgic art and thematic adherence to early Magic: The Gathering aesthetic traditions.
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