The Welkin Tern is Card #79 from the 2012 Magic 2013 base set, featuring a 2/1 Bird creature with Flying.
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic 2013
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Welkin Tern, designated as card number 79 in the Magic 2013 base set, is a common blue creature card released in 2012. The card depicts a Bird with a mana cost of one generic and one blue mana, resulting in a mana value of two. It possesses a power and toughness of 2/1, making it a lightweight flyer in the game's ecosystem. The card's rules allow it to evade most blockers due to its flying ability, though it can only block opponents' creatures that also have flying. This mechanical interaction defines its role on the battlefield as a targeted interceptor against aerial threats. Austin Hsu provided the artwork for this release, contributing to the visual identity of the M13 expansion. Collectors focusing on set completion often target this card to fill the common slots in the Magic 2013 checklist. The card's straightforward design and functional gameplay make it a standard inclusion for players building decks around the blue color identity. Its place in the base set ensures it remains a recognizable piece for those tracking the evolution of the trading card game's core mechanics during this era.
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Featured
Welkin Tern
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Austin Hsu
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Creature — Bird
2 / 1
U
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Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) This creature can block only creatures with flying.
"It preys on other birds. And drakelings. And drakes. Pretty much anything that crosses its flight path is fair game." —Amira, skycaptain of Thune
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