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Bird Maiden is a common Creature — Human Bird from ARN (ARN) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $4.46 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bird Maiden MTG card

Bird Maiden

Creature — Human Bird

Card Text

Flying

"Four things that never meet do here unite To shed my blood and to ravage my heart, A radiant brow and tresses that beguile And rosy cheeks and a glittering smile." —*The Arabian Nights*, trans. Haddawy

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 3.0 ARN ARN 🎨 Kaja Foglio
Flying

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bird Maiden? Basics

Bird Maiden is a Creature — Human Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying"

How much mana does Bird Maiden cost to cast? Basics

Bird Maiden has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Bird Maiden's mana cost of {2}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Bird Maiden has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Bird Maiden's current oracle text is: "Flying"

What is the current price of Bird Maiden? Pricing

The current market price for Bird Maiden is approximately $4.46 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €5.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Bird Maiden? Pricing

You can purchase Bird Maiden from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Bird Maiden legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bird Maiden in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Bird Maiden legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bird Maiden in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Bird Maiden legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bird Maiden is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Bird Maiden legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bird Maiden in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Bird Maiden legal in Legacy? Legality

Bird Maiden is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Bird Maiden legal in Vintage? Legality

Bird Maiden is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Bird Maiden legal in Pauper? Legality

Bird Maiden is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Bird Maiden from? Details

This printing of Bird Maiden is from ARN (ARN), with collector number 37.

Bird Maiden may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bird Maiden's rarity? Details

Bird Maiden is a common card in ARN.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Bird Maiden? Details

Bird Maiden was illustrated by Kaja Foglio.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Bird Maiden's power and toughness? Details

Bird Maiden is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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