MagicClassic Sixth Edition
Birds of Paradise — Classic Sixth Edition #217
Birds of Paradise is a rare Creature — Bird from Classic Sixth Edition (1999), collector number 217, illustrated by Mark Poole.
Birds of Paradise price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 217
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {G}
- Colour
- Green
- Power / toughness
- 0/1
- Illustrator
- Mark Poole
- Released
- 21 April 1999
What Birds of Paradise does
Flying
{T}: Add one mana of any color.
Format legality
Other printings of Birds of Paradise
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK2-82 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | The List 2026 | Rare | — |
| 191 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Foundations Commander 2026 | Rare | €7.63 |
| 313 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | The Zeta Set 2026 | Rare | — |
| 192 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | The Zeta Set 2026 | Rare | — |
| 71 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | The Zeta Set 2026 | Rare | — |
| 377 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Marvel Super Heroes Commander 2026 | Rare | €11.01 |
| 170 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Marvel Super Heroes Commander 2026 | Rare | €8.19 |
| 483 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Final Fantasy Commander 2025 | Rare | €12.28 foil |
| 81 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Bloomburrow Commander 2024 | Rare | €19.31 |
| 432 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Ravnica Remastered 2024 | Rare | €17.14 |
| 344z |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Ravnica Remastered 2024 | Rare | €1,628.04 foil |
| 344 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Ravnica Remastered 2024 | Rare | €13.69 |
| 133 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Ravnica Remastered 2024 | Rare | €12.12 |
| 235 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Tales of Middle-earth Commander 2023 | Rare | €10.48 |
| 439 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Dominaria Remastered 2023 | Rare | €11.29 |
| 336 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Dominaria Remastered 2023 | Rare | €14.56 |
| 151 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Dominaria Remastered 2023 | Rare | €10.77 |
| 1148 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Secret Lair Drop 2022 | Rare | €20.99 |
| 1147 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Secret Lair Drop 2022 | Rare | €15.17 |
| 176 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Secret Lair Drop 2021 | Rare | €12.38 |
| 92 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Secret Lair Drop 2020 | Rare | €19.47 |
| CN2-176 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | The List 2019 | Rare | €8.80 |
| 82 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | RNA Guild Kit 2019 | Rare | €11.55 |
| 176 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Conspiracy: Take the Crown 2016 | Rare | €9.56 |
| 165 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Magic 2012 2011 | Rare | €6.03 |
| 165 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Magic 2011 2010 | Rare | €7.84 |
| 165★ |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Magic 2011 Promos 2010 | Rare | €23.28 foil |
| 168 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Magic 2010 2009 | Rare | €7.45 |
| 252★ |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Tenth Edition 2007 | Rare | €43.39 foil |
| 252 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Tenth Edition 2007 | Rare | €8.40 |
| 153 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Ravnica: City of Guilds 2005 | Rare | €8.88 |
| 233★ |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Eighth Edition 2003 | Rare | $319.00 foil |
| 233 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Eighth Edition 2003 | Rare | €7.05 |
| 231★ |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Seventh Edition 2001 | Rare | $3,980.75 foil |
| 231 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Seventh Edition 2001 | Rare | €15.23 |
| 280 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Fifth Edition 1997 | Rare | €9.52 |
| 234 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Fourth Edition 1995 | Rare | €11.26 |
| 187 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Summer Magic / Edgar 1994 | Rare | €3.00 |
| 187 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Revised Edition 1994 | Rare | €17.00 |
| 187 |  Birds of Paradise Creature — Bird | Unlimited Edition 1993 | Rare | €182.96 |
All 41 Birds of Paradise printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Birds of Paradise from Classic Sixth Edition worth?
About €11.94 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Birds of Paradise are there?
41 English paper printings, from Unlimited Edition to Classic Sixth Edition. The cheapest right now is the Summer Magic / Edgar printing.
Is Birds of Paradise legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Birds of Paradise (Classic Sixth Edition)?
Mark Poole.
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