Magic: The Gathering

Welkin Tern

Magic 2015 84 • common

Set: Magic 2015
Collector number: 84
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Austin Hsu
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$0.04market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$0.04 – $0.06 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature, the Welkin Tern serves as a foundational building block for deck construction, offering an accessible way to establish an aerial presence on the board. Its presence in the set highlights the importance of versatile, low-rarity staples that ensure consistent gameplay experiences for all types of players.

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Card face

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.

Sailors have come to regard them as bad luck, for they falsely bring hope of land.

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

Welkin Tern was released in July 2014 as part of the Magic 2015 Core Set. Designed to serve as a low-cost, aggressive aerial threat in the blue color identity, the card reflects the classic limited environment mechanics favored during the core set era. Its inclusion provided a functional, efficient creature for the 'flying' archetype frequently supported in draft and sealed formats.

The card features artwork by illustrator Austin Hsu, who captured the creature in a sharp, dynamic pose typical of the game's creature-focused aesthetic during this period. The design was received as a straightforward, utility-focused common, valued by players for its ability to bypass ground-based blockers while maintaining a low mana curve during the early stages of a game.

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