Magic: The Gathering

Welkin Tern

Global Series Jiang Yanggu & Mu Yanling 5 • common

Set: Global Series Jiang Yanggu & Mu Yanling
Collector number: 5
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Yutaka Li
Market price: $0.10

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$0.10market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$0.10 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Welkin Tern is a common creature card that serves as a staple of limited gameplay through its efficient flying ability. Its inclusion in this specific series highlights the thematic bridge between diverse planes, making it a functional and distinct piece for those documenting the evolution of creature mechanics.

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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 stops flying only as its life comes to an end.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Welkin Tern was released in 2018 as part of the Global Series: Jiang Yanggu & Mu Yanling, a unique Magic: The Gathering product designed specifically to introduce the game to the Chinese market. The series focused on characters and themes rooted in Chinese mythology, aiming to resonate with new players through storytelling and aesthetic choices that felt culturally authentic to the region.

The card features artwork by Yutaka Li, who employed a fluid, ethereal style to capture the avian nature of the creature. Within the game’s mechanics, the Welkin Tern functions as an efficient flying creature, a staple design trope in blue-aligned decks. Upon its release, the set was noted for its distinct visual identity and its role as a bridge for players navigating the complexities of the card game for the first time.

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