Ornithopter
Magic 2010 216 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic 2010
- Collector number
- 216
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 0 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Franz Vohwinkel
- Market price
- $0.34
What it does
Flying
Regardless of the century, plane, or species, developing artificers never fail to invent the ornithopter.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Ornithopter, appearing here as card number 216 in the Magic 2010 core set, is a foundational artifact in the history of Magic: The Gathering. Originally debuting in the game's first expansion set, Antiquities, in 1994, it was designed by the game's creator, Richard Garfield. The card represents a mechanical flying machine inspired by historical sketches of human-powered flight, fitting the thematic backdrop of the Brothers' War storyline where inventors sought to automate labor and warfare.
This version of the card features updated art and design choices consistent with the modernized frame introduced in 2003. While the card's mechanics—allowing it to be played for zero mana—have made it a perennial staple in various high-speed combo decks throughout the decades, its inclusion in the 2010 core set was intended to maintain a link to the game's mechanical heritage. Its design, characterized by an emphasis on low-cost utility and artifact synergy, remains a benchmark for how Wizards of the Coast balances early-game acceleration with long-term strategic vulnerabilities.
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