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Birds of Paradise - Foundations Commander

Foundations Commander (FDC) · rare

Prices

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Printings

rare

Birds of Paradise

Tier B

Creature — Bird, {G}

Oracle Text

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

Power Level

standardNot Legal
modern49
pioneerNot Legal
legacy7
vintage2
pauperNot Legal
premodern218Tier B
duel-commander138Tier C
cedhTier S
commanderLegal

Competitive Utilization

FormatArchetypeTierCopiesDeck %BoardReal Freq
duel-commanderBrigid, Clachan's Heart(4.7%)
A
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderTifa Lockhart(2.9%)
A
1.060%Main0.60
premodern5c Hermit Druid(3.9%)
B
3.998%Main3.82
modernDevoted Combo(2.6%)
B
1.9100%Main1.90
premodernElves(1.3%)
B
4.041%Main1.64
duel-commanderAerid Konstrari(2.9%)
B
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderSlimefoot and Squee(2.3%)
B
1.0100%Main1.00
premodernGruul Survival Welder(0.2%)
C
4.0100%Main4.00
premodernJund Recurring Survival(0.6%)
C
3.9100%Main3.90
premodern4c Recurring Survival(0.3%)
C
3.5100%Main3.50
legacyCradle Control(0.3%)
C
3.191%Main2.82
premodern5c Terragedon(0.3%)
C
4.033%Main1.32
premodern4c Aluren(0.2%)
C
4.033%Main1.32
duel-commanderToph, Greatest Earthbender(1.2%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderAshling, the Limitless(0.6%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
vintageAbzan Initiative(0.2%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderThe Ur-Dragon(0.6%)
C
1.067%Main0.67
premodernW-B-R-G(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
premodernNaya Ponza(0.0%)
D
3.0100%Main3.00
premodernGWU Survival FEB(0.0%)
D
3.683%Main2.99
premodernW-U-B-G(0.0%)
D
3.567%Main2.35
premodernSultai Aluren(0.0%)
D
4.050%Main2.00
premodernU-B-R-G(0.0%)
D
4.050%Main2.00
premodernMono-Green(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Main2.00
premodern5c Aluren(0.0%)
D
1.7100%Main1.70
premodernRG(0.0%)
D
4.040%Main1.60
duel-commanderProssh, Skyraider of Kher(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderLegolas, Master Archer(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderGilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
vintageGoblins(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderTeval, the Balanced Scale(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
vintageNaya Initiative(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderThrasios, Triton Hero // Tymna the Weaver(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderT'Challa, the Black Panther(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderTerra, Magical Adept(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderChulane, Teller of Tales(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderThe Beamtown Bullies(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderMarath, Will of the Wild(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
vintage4c Initiative(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderLeovold, Emissary of Trest(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
legacyMaverick(0.0%)
D
1.550%Main0.75
duel-commanderMister Fantastic(0.0%)
D
1.033%Main0.33
cedhScion of the Ur-Dragon(0.2%)1.099%Main0.99
cedhAkiri, Line-Slinger / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.098%Main0.98
cedhShang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu(0.2%)1.098%Main0.98
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tana, the Bloodsower(0.1%)1.097%Main0.97
cedhYisan, the Wanderer Bard(0.1%)1.094%Main0.94
cedhChatterfang, Squirrel General(0.1%)1.093%Main0.93
cedhDargo, the Shipwrecker / Reyhan, Last of the Abzan(0.1%)1.0100%Main1.00
cedhHalana, Kessig Ranger / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%)1.0100%Main1.00
cedhClan Crafter / Jaheira, Friend of the Forest(0.1%)1.0100%Main1.00
cedhDerevi, Empyrial Tactician(0.1%)1.099%Main0.99
cedhTevesh Szat, Doom of Fools / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.099%Main0.99
cedhKinnan, Bonder Prodigy(2.5%)1.099%Main0.99
cedhRocco, Cabaretti Caterer(0.3%)1.099%Main0.99
cedhCrystal, Inhuman Princess(0.7%)1.098%Main0.98
cedhXyris, the Writhing Storm(0.1%)1.094%Main0.94
cedhEsika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge(0.1%)1.092%Main0.92
cedhTatyova, Benthic Druid(0.1%)1.081%Main0.81
cedhNick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.(0.7%)1.059%Main0.59
cedhUlalek, Fused Atrocity(0.1%)1.010%Main0.10
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful(0.6%)1.0100%Main1.00
cedhSisay, Weatherlight Captain(1.6%)1.0100%Main1.00
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Tymna the Weaver(1.1%)1.0100%Main0.99
cedhTayam, Luminous Enigma(0.6%)1.099%Main0.99
cedhSuper-Skrull(0.1%)1.099%Main0.99
cedhCazur, Ruthless Stalker / Ukkima, Stalking Shadow(0.1%)1.099%Main0.99
cedhDina, Soul Steeper(0.1%)1.099%Main0.99
cedhFrancisco, Fowl Marauder / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.098%Main0.98
cedhK-9, Mark I / The Fourteenth Doctor(0.0%)1.098%Main0.98
cedhAtraxa, Grand Unifier(0.1%)1.098%Main0.98
cedhKodama of the East Tree / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%)1.098%Main0.98
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Thrasios, Triton Hero(1.8%)1.097%Main0.97
cedhMarath, Will of the Wild(0.0%)1.096%Main0.96
cedhNajeela, the Blade-Blossom(0.1%)1.096%Main0.96
cedhReyhan, Last of the Abzan / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh(0.1%)1.094%Main0.94
cedhTiamat(0.0%)1.093%Main0.93
cedhSelvala, Explorer Returned(0.1%)1.093%Main0.93
cedhBaylen, the Haymaker(0.1%)1.092%Main0.92
cedhAvatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements(0.1%)1.091%Main0.91
cedhEladamri, Korvecdal(0.0%)1.091%Main0.91
cedhLeonardo, the Balance / Michelangelo, the Heart(0.1%)1.085%Main0.85
cedhAang, at the Crossroads // Aang, Destined Savior(0.1%)1.078%Main0.78
cedhEzio Auditore da Firenze(0.0%)1.065%Main0.65
cedhZimone, Mystery Unraveler(0.0%)1.046%Main0.46
cedhNissa, Resurgent Animist(0.0%)1.039%Main0.39
cedhEtali, Primal Conqueror(0.1%)1.0100%Main1.00
cedhKodama of the East Tree / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.0100%Main1.00
cedhTana, the Bloodsower / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%)1.0100%Main1.00
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Vial Smasher the Fierce(0.2%)1.0100%Main1.00
cedhAnimar, Soul of Elements(0.1%)1.099%Main0.99
cedhBrigid, Clachan's Heart // Brigid, Doun's Mind(0.3%)1.098%Main0.98
cedhGlarb, Calamity's Augur(0.2%)1.098%Main0.98
cedhEtali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness(0.6%)1.098%Main0.97
cedhTerra, Magical Adept // Esper Terra(0.2%)1.097%Main0.97
cedhKorvold, Fae-Cursed King(0.1%)1.097%Main0.97
cedhKrark, the Thumbless / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.097%Main0.96
cedhCaptain Sisay(0.1%)1.096%Main0.96
cedhSelvala, Heart of the Wilds(0.1%)1.095%Main0.95
cedhTasigur, the Golden Fang(0.1%)1.095%Main0.95
cedhThe Cabbage Merchant(0.2%)1.095%Main0.95
cedhHelga, Skittish Seer(0.1%)1.094%Main0.94
cedhThe Unbeatable Squirrel Girl(0.0%)1.094%Main0.94
cedhFrodo, Adventurous Hobbit / Sam, Loyal Attendant(0.0%)1.094%Main0.94
cedhWitherbloom, the Balancer(0.1%)1.093%Main0.93
cedhT'Challa, the Black Panther(0.0%)1.093%Main0.93
cedhHapatra, Vizier of Poisons(0.1%)1.093%Main0.93
cedhKenrith, the Returned King(0.1%)1.092%Main0.92
cedhThe Gitrog Monster(0.1%)1.089%Main0.89
cedhBruce Banner // The Incredible Hulk(0.1%)1.088%Main0.88
cedhToph, the First Metalbender(0.1%)1.085%Main0.85
cedhFlubs, the Fool(0.0%)1.084%Main0.84
cedhMaralen, Fae Ascendant(0.1%)1.082%Main0.82
cedhEllivere of the Wild Court(0.0%)1.080%Main0.80
cedhThe Wandering Minstrel(0.1%)1.078%Main0.78
cedhShalai and Hallar(0.0%)1.076%Main0.76
cedhThe Wise Mothman(0.1%)1.053%Main0.53
cedhMs. Bumbleflower(0.0%)1.046%Main0.46
cedhSythis, Harvest's Hand(0.1%)1.042%Main0.42
cedhAshling, the Limitless(0.1%)1.041%Main0.41
cedhLumra, Bellow of the Woods(0.3%)1.040%Main0.40
cedhPantlaza, Sun-Favored(0.1%)1.026%Main0.26
cedhUreni of the Unwritten(0.1%)1.026%Main0.26
cedhAuntie Ool, Cursewretch(0.1%)1.023%Main0.23
cedhTeval, the Balanced Scale(0.1%)1.022%Main0.22
cedhCloud, Ex-SOLDIER(0.0%)1.019%Main0.19
cedhZimone, Infinite Analyst(0.1%)1.014%Main0.14
cedhHearthhull, the Worldseed(0.1%)1.014%Main0.14
cedhDina, Essence Brewer(0.1%)1.013%Main0.13
cedhTidus, Yuna's Guardian(0.1%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhHakbal of the Surging Soul(0.0%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhLeonardo, the Balance(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhRaph & Mikey, Troublemakers(0.2%)1.00%Main0.00

Synergizes With

Ignoble Hierarch

Ignoble Hierarch

28% synergy

Noble Hierarch

Noble Hierarch

28% synergy

Breeding Pool

Breeding Pool

24% synergy

Delighted Halfling

Delighted Halfling

23% synergy

Stomping Ground

Stomping Ground

23% synergy

Format Guides

  • cEDH tier list & top cards · played in Scion of the Ur-Dragon — cEDH deck guide, Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu — cEDH deck guide
  • Premodern top decks · played in 5c Hermit Druid — Premodern deck guide, Elves — Premodern deck guide
  • Duel Commander tier list · played in Brigid, Clachan's Heart — Duel Commander deck guide, Tifa Lockhart — Duel Commander deck guide

More Information

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