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Birds of Paradise

10E · Tenth Edition #252 · Rare · released 2007-07-13

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Creature — Bird

Flying {T}: Add one mana of any color.

Birds of Paradise is a rare green creature from Tenth Edition (2007). It has been printed 57 times across 38 sets, from 1993 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $4.98 to $3959.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.

USD$12.39

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IllustratorMarcelo Vignali

LanguageEN

Layoutnormal

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Format legality

Where you can play Birds of Paradise in sanctioned and popular formats.

StandardNot legal

PioneerNot legal

ModernLegal

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

CommanderLegal

PauperNot legal

OathbreakerLegal

HistoricLegal

BrawlLegal

Penny DreadfulLegal

All printings (57)

Prices range from $4.98 to $3959.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: World Championship Decks 2001 at $4.98.

Set	No.	Rarity	Price	Foil
Limited Edition Alpha	186	Rare	—	—
Limited Edition Beta	187	Rare	$1000.00	—
Unlimited Edition	187	Rare	$275.00	—
Intl. Collectors' Edition	187	Rare	$84.69	—
Collectors' Edition	187	Rare	$120.00	—
Foreign Black Border	187	Rare	$185.00	—
Revised Edition	187	Rare	$29.07	—
Summer Magic / Edgar	187	Rare	—	—
Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border	234	Rare	$183.39	—
Fourth Edition	234	Rare	$18.28	—
Pro Tour Collector Set	et234	Rare	$9.99	—
Fifth Edition	280	Rare	$14.41	—
World Championship Decks 1998	bs280	Rare	$6.99	—
Classic Sixth Edition	217	Rare	$18.57	—
World Championship Decks 2000	nl217	Rare	$6.57	—
World Championship Decks 2000	jk217	Rare	$6.51	—
Seventh Edition	231★	Rare	—	$3959.99
Seventh Edition	231	Rare	$20.28	—
World Championship Decks 2001	jt231	Rare	$4.98	—
World Championship Decks 2002	shh231	Rare	$6.74	—
World Championship Decks 2002	bk231	Rare	$12.10	—
Eighth Edition	233★	Rare	—	$188.54
Eighth Edition	233	Rare	$14.19	—
Ravnica: City of Guilds	153	Rare	$14.37	$22.00
Tenth Edition	252★	Rare	—	$24.78
Tenth Edition This page	252	Rare	$12.13	—
Magic 2010	168	Rare	$12.48	$20.24
Magic 2011 Promos	165★	Rare	—	$39.94
Magic 2011	165	Rare	$12.03	$17.33
Magic Online Promos	37598	Rare	—	—
Magic 2012	165	Rare	$12.29	$18.50
Conspiracy: Take the Crown	176	Rare	$12.58	$17.27
RNA Guild Kit	82	Rare	$11.99	—
The List	CN2-176	Rare	$11.40	—
Secret Lair Drop	92	Rare	$16.64	—
Secret Lair Drop	176	Rare	$14.40	$14.40
Secret Lair Drop	1148	Rare	$23.14	$33.69
Secret Lair Drop	1147	Rare	$14.56	$15.78
30th Anniversary Edition	479	Rare	—	—
30th Anniversary Edition	182	Rare	—	—

+ 17 more printings not shown.

Frequently asked questions

Is Birds of Paradise legal in Commander?

Yes — Birds of Paradise is legal in Commander (EDH).

What formats is Birds of Paradise legal in?

Birds of Paradise is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.

How many times has Birds of Paradise been printed?

Birds of Paradise has been printed 57 times across 38 sets, from 1993 to 2026.

What is the cheapest printing of Birds of Paradise?

The cheapest printing is World Championship Decks 2001 (#jt231) at about $4.98.

Who illustrated Birds of Paradise?

This printing of Birds of Paradise was illustrated by Marcelo Vignali.