Zephyr Falcon

The Zephyr Falcon was printed in the Fifth Edition core set of Magic: The Gathering, released in 1997. As a core set, Fifth Edition was designed as a foundational collection, primarily comprising reprints from previous expansions to provide players with a stable environment for gameplay. Its inclusion during this era reflects Wizards of the Coast's effort to standardize card borders and formatting for a growing global player base.

The card features artwork by Heather Hudson, a prolific illustrator whose work defined much of the aesthetic of late-nineties Magic. Her design for the Zephyr Falcon emphasizes the avian agility suggested by the creature's name and its flying ability, rendered in the classic, grounded fantasy style favored by the art direction team at the time. Like many commons of the set, it was intended to serve as a functional piece for limited play formats, and it remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors of the classic white-bordered era.