The Jeweled Bird is a 1995 Rare artifact from the Magic: The Gathering Chronicles Foreign Black Border set, known for its unique ante mechanic.
Jeweled Bird
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Chronicles Foreign Black Border
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The Jeweled Bird, designated as card number 102 in the Chronicles Foreign Black Border set, represents a distinct piece of Magic: The Gathering history from 1995. Crafted by artist Amy Weber, this Rare artifact card offers collectors a tangible connection to one of the game's most significant reprint sets. From a gameplay perspective, the Jeweled Bird functions as a low-cost artifact with a mana value of one, making it an efficient inclusion in various strategic builds. Its most defining feature, however, is its interaction with the ante mechanic. Players can tap the artifact to ante it, exchanging all other owned ante cards for a new draw. This unique ability adds a layer of risk and reward that defined early Magic: The Gathering gameplay, making cards like this Jeweled Bird highly sought after by enthusiasts of the game's foundational eras. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Chronicles Foreign Black Border sets or to appreciate the historical significance of ante cards within the broader Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. The card's status as a Rare ensures it holds a prominent place in the set's hierarchy. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying the evolution of artifact design in TCGs, this 1995 release provides a fascinating glimpse into the game's early mechanics and design philosophy.
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Jeweled Bird
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Magic: The Gathering
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Amy Weber
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English
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Remove this card from your deck before playing if you're not playing for ante. {T}: Ante this artifact. If you do, put all other cards you own from the ante into your graveyard, then draw a card.
