What is the mana cost of Birds of Paradise in Magic: The Gathering?

The mana cost for Birds of Paradise is {G}, representing one Green mana. Its mana value is 1, making it a low-cost creature that can be played early in the game.

What set and year was the Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border released?

The Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border set was released in 1995.

What abilities does the Birds of Paradise card have?

Birds of Paradise has the Flying keyword ability, allowing it to evade most ground creatures. Its activated ability allows you to tap the card to add one mana of any color to your mana pool.

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The Spanish-language Birds of Paradise from Magic: The Gathering's 1995 Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border set, featuring card number 234 and the classic {T}: Add one mana of any color ability.

Birds of Paradise

1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border

1995 Magic: The Gathering Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $159.99

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Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $159.99, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 12, 2026 Guide Estimate: $159.99. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $159.99 to $159.99 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 22, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 12, 2026

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Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $159.99, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 12, 2026
Guide Estimate: $159.99. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $159.99 to $159.99 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 22, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 12, 2026

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Description

This Magic: The Gathering trading card features the creature Birds of Paradise, issued in 1995 as part of the Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border release. Carrying the card number 234, this print is the Spanish language version of the rare card. The artwork is credited to Mark Poole, whose illustration defines the visual identity of this edition. In gameplay, Birds of Paradise is a Green Creature — Bird with a mana cost of {G} and a mana value of 1. It possesses the Flying keyword ability and has a power and toughness of 0/1. The card’s primary utility comes from its activated ability, which allows a player to tap the creature to add one mana of any color to their pool. The Spanish language variant is card number 234 in the Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border set. As a Rare card, it holds a prominent place in the base set checklist. The combination of its powerful effect, iconic design, and specific set attributes makes it a sought-after item for serious TCG enthusiasts.

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