Trained Condor

Trained Condor was released as part of the Magic 2014 core set, which debuted in July 2013. Designed as a common-rarity creature, it was intended to serve as a functional piece within the set's limited environment, providing blue decks with a simple aerial threat that utilized the flying keyword common to its color. The card was specifically crafted to represent a staple creature type in fantasy gaming, fitting into the baseline power level and thematic accessibility expected of a core set expansion.

The artwork for the card was provided by illustrator Igor Kieryluk, who depicted the avian creature in a dynamic, predatory pose consistent with the visual standards of the era. Like many cards from the 2014 set, the illustration was aimed at reinforcing the core elemental tropes of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard draft-tier utility creature, valued primarily for its specific interaction with limited gameplay mechanics rather than as a notable or controversial design iteration.