The Welkin Tern from Magic 2013 is a classic blue Bird creature featuring the Flying mechanic, essential for completing the M13 base set.
Welkin Tern
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic
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The Welkin Tern is a distinctive creature card from the Magic 2013 expansion, identified as card number 79 in the base set. Illustrated by Austin Hsu, this common blue Bird serves as a foundational piece for collectors focusing on the M13 release. As a 2/1 creature with a mana cost of {1}{U}, it represents a classic design era for Magic: The Gathering, appealing to hobbyists who appreciate the strategic depth and artistic consistency of the game's core sets. Collectors often seek this card to complete their physical sets or to understand the evolution of creature types in the game. The Welkin Tern's ability to fly and its restriction on blocking only flying opponents make it a recognizable element of blue deck strategies. Whether you are a veteran player or a new enthusiast, this card remains a significant part of the M13 legacy. ## Sources
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Welkin Tern
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Austin Hsu
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Creature — Bird
2 / 1
U
Card Text
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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