Welkin Tern
Magic 2013 79 • common
- Set
- Magic 2013
- Collector number
- 79
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Austin Hsu
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)
This creature can block only creatures with flying.
"It preys on other birds. And drakelings. And drakes. Pretty much anything that crosses its flight path is fair game."— Amira, skycaptain of Thune
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Welkin Tern was released as part of the Magic 2013 core set in July 2012, designed to serve as a staple blue common for the Limited format. Within the context of the game's evolving mechanics, the card was created as an efficient flying threat, specifically tailored to punish opponents who failed to establish an early-game defensive presence in the air. Its inclusion in the set reinforced the classic blue identity of leveraging evasion and tempo to gain small, incremental advantages throughout a match.
The card's visual identity was brought to life by artist Austin Hsu, who captured the avian creature in a dynamic, sweeping flight path that emphasizes its swift and nimble nature. The design prioritizes clarity and thematic consistency, aligning with the core set's goal of providing accessible, straightforward gameplay for both new and veteran players. Upon its release, it was well-received by draft enthusiasts for its reliability and its utility as a quintessential low-cost flyer in blue-based aggressive strategies.
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