# 2016 Magic: The Gathering Kaladesh Inventions #42

> The 2016 Magic: The Gathering Kaladesh Inventions foil Ornithopter (#42) is a 0-mana Artifact Creature Thopter featuring the Flying ability.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2016
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Kaladesh Inventions
- **Card number**: #42
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The 2016 Magic: The Gathering Kaladesh Inventions series features Ornithopter as card number 42, a foil Special rarity release designed for the trading card game. As a zero-mana Artifact Creature — Thopter, this card offers an efficient presence on the battlefield with a Power/Toughness of 0/2 and the Flying keyword, allowing it to evade most ground-based blockers. Collectors often seek this foil variant to complete their Kaladesh Inventions set, drawn to its unique finish and historical significance within the Magic: The Gathering catalog. The Ornithopter remains a staple for those interested in low-cost, high-utility artifacts that define the strategic depth of the game.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Ornithopter in Kaladesh Inventions?

Ornithopter has a mana cost of {0}, making it a zero-mana creature that can be played immediately without waiting for mana sources.

### What abilities does the Ornithopter card have?

The Ornithopter card possesses the Flying ability, allowing it to attack and block only creatures with Flying or Reach.

### Who illustrated the Ornithopter card in the 2016 set?

The Ornithopter card in the Kaladesh Inventions set was illustrated by Howard Lyon.

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