Ornithopter
Antiquities 60 • common
- Set
- Antiquities
- Collector number
- 60
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 0 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Amy Weber
- Market price
- $6.66
What it does
Flying
Many scholars believe that these creatures were the result of Urza's first attempt at mechanical life, perhaps created in his early days as an apprentice to Tocasia.
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
Released in March 1994 as part of the Antiquities expansion for Magic: The Gathering, the Ornithopter stands as a quintessential artifact card from the game’s early history. Designed by Richard Garfield, the set focused heavily on the lore of the land of Terisiare, exploring an era of intense archaeological discovery and conflict. The card was specifically crafted to represent a lightweight flying machine constructed by artificers, reflecting the set’s thematic preoccupation with mechanical innovation and historical artifacts.
The card’s original illustration was provided by Amy Weber, who opted for a stark, minimalist aesthetic that captured the fragile, insect-like nature of the construct. Upon its release, the card was initially overlooked by many players due to its zero power and toughness, but it eventually gained significant recognition for its unique status as a zero-mana creature. This utility allowed it to become a foundational component in various combo-oriented strategies throughout the game's evolution, securing its legacy as one of the most enduring artifacts in the collection.
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