Burdened Aerialist

Description

Burdened Aerialist is a Common rarity creature card from the 2021 Magic: The Gathering expansion Jumpstart: Historic Horizons, identified by card number 173. Illustrated by Zoltan Boros and bearing the set code J21, this Human Pirate belongs to the blue mana color identity with a mana cost of {2}{U} and a mana value of 3. The card features a standard power and toughness of 3/1, fitting into the Human and Pirate subtypes that define its mechanical role within the game. The card’s design centers on resource acceleration and evasion. When played, it creates a Treasure token, an artifact that can be sacrificed to add one mana of any color, providing flexible mana fixing for spells. Furthermore, it possesses a dynamic ability that triggers whenever any token is sacrificed; upon this trigger, Burdened Aerialist gains flying until the end of the turn. This mechanic allows the creature to survive removal spells that typically target non-flying creatures, making it a resilient presence on the battlefield. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out Jumpstart: Historic Horizons for its unique format, which encourages rapid deck building and experimentation. The combination of resource generation and conditional evasion makes Burdened Aerialist a notable entry for enthusiasts of the Human Pirate tribal themes.