Identify the 1996 Magic: The Gathering Alliances set card Carrier Pigeons (1a), a foundational white Bird creature designed by Pat Lewis.
Carrier Pigeons
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Alliances
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Released in 1996 as part of the Alliances expansion, Carrier Pigeons (card number 1a) remains a recognizable entry in early Magic: The Gathering history. Designed by artist Pat Lewis, this Common card introduces players to the white mana color identity as a 1/1 Bird creature with flying. Collectors often seek this card for its historical significance within the Alliances block, which expanded the game's lore and mechanics. The card's ability allows it to provide card advantage by drawing a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep, a mechanic that has influenced subsequent designs. For those studying the evolution of the trading card game, understanding cards like Carrier Pigeons provides insight into the strategic depth established during this pivotal year.
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Carrier Pigeons
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Pat Lewis
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}
Creature — Bird
1 / 1
W
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Flying When this creature enters, draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.
"Birds know no borders! Why, then, should we?" —General Varchild, in a missive to King Darien of Kjeldor