Clockwork Avian, card #306 from Magic: The Gathering's 1995 Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border set. This rare artifact creature features distinct +1/+0 counter mechanics.
Clockwork Avian
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border
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Clockwork Avian, identified as card number 306 in the Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border set, represents a pivotal moment in Magic: The Gathering history. Released in 1995 under the set code 4BB, this artifact creature—bird type stands out due to its innovative design that introduced a new way to modify power and toughness through counters rather than static values. Designed by artist Randy Asplund-Faith, the card challenges players to manage resource allocation carefully. With a mana cost of {5} and a mana value of 5, it demands strategic timing. Its abilities allow it to enter the battlefield with four +1/+0 counters, grow during upkeep, and remove counters after combat, creating a dynamic gameplay loop that remains a favorite among collectors who appreciate mechanical depth over simple stat lines. For collectors, this card is a cornerstone of the Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border series. Whether you are expanding your collection of vintage artifact creatures or focusing on the Fourth Edition era, Clockwork Avian offers a tangible connection to Magic's evolution.
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Clockwork Avian
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Randy Asplund-Faith
Card Stock
English
{5}
Artifact Creature — Bird
0 / 4
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Flying This creature enters with four +1/+0 counters on it. At end of combat, if this creature attacked or blocked this combat, remove a +1/+0 counter from it. {X}, {T}: Put up to X +1/+0 counters on this creature. This ability can't cause the total number of +1/+0 counters on this creature to be greater than four. Activate only during your upkeep.