The 2005 Magic: The Gathering Salvat set with this H52 Aven Windreader card, a classic 5-mana Bird Soldier Wizard creature.
Aven Windreader
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Salvat
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The 2005 Magic: The Gathering Salvat set offers collectors a unique glimpse into the era's card design and gameplay mechanics. This release, designated with the set code PSAL, includes the Aven Windreader card, identified by the number H52. As a five-mana creature, it embodies the strategic depth that defines the Magic: The Gathering trading card game experience. Aven Windreader is categorized as a Bird Soldier Wizard, providing a distinct identity within the game's creature types. Its mana cost of three generic and two blue mana makes it a significant investment in a player's deck, requiring careful resource management. The card's abilities include Flying, allowing it to bypass ground defenses, and a triggered ability that reveals an opponent's top library card for a single blue mana. These mechanics make it a focal point for collectors interested in blue-aligned strategies and creature-based decks. Collectors often seek out specific cards like the Aven Windreader to complete their Salvat set collections or to appreciate the artistic and mechanical choices of the time. The inclusion of such cards in the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem highlights the diversity of creature types and abilities available to players. For those building a comprehensive library, this card represents a tangible piece of the game's history and design evolution. The Salvat series continues to be a point of interest for enthusiasts who value both the aesthetic and functional aspects of these collectible items.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Aven Windreader
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Greg Hildebrandt
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}{U}
Creature — Bird Soldier Wizard
3 / 3
U
Card Text
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Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) {1}{U}: Target player reveals the top card of their library.
