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The 2025 Secret Lair Drop release of Borne Upon a Wind is a rare foil instant that offers versatile casting flexibility. Featuring artwork by Matteo Bassini, this Magic card adds strategic depth to blue spells.

Borne Upon a Wind

2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop

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Product Overview

Description

The 2025 Secret Lair Drop release of Borne Upon a Wind stands out as a rare foil instant within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed with a mana cost of {1}{U} and a mana value of 2, this blue spell provides a unique tactical advantage to players seeking flexibility during their turns. The card allows you to cast spells as though they had flash, enabling you to respond to opponents' actions or disrupt key moments in the game. Additionally, it offers the benefit of drawing a card, helping you maintain resource advantage and board presence. Artwork for this card is created by Matteo Bassini, whose style complements the mystical nature of the instant. The card's flavor text, attributed to Yuriko, adds narrative depth with the line, "Your father is the wind at your back. Your mother, the birds in the trees..." This thematic element enhances the collectibility of the card, appealing to fans of the story and lore surrounding Magic: The Gathering. The foil treatment of Borne Upon a Wind enhances its visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any collection. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a personal library, this card offers both functional utility and aesthetic value. The combination of its gameplay mechanics and artistic presentation makes it a standout piece in the world of Magic: The Gathering trading cards.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2025

Series

Secret Lair Drop

Card Number

#2228

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Rare

Artist

Matteo Bassini

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{1}{U}

Type

Instant

Color

U

Card Text

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You may cast spells this turn as though they had flash. Draw a card.

"Your father is the wind at your back. Your mother, the birds in the trees..." —Yuriko

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost and value of Borne Upon a Wind?

The mana cost for Borne Upon a Wind is {1}{U}, and it has a mana value of 2. This makes it an efficient instant to cast in blue-based decks.

Who created the artwork for Borne Upon a Wind?

The artwork for Borne Upon a Wind was created by Matteo Bassini, known for his distinctive style in Magic: The Gathering card illustrations.

How does Borne Upon a Wind work in gameplay?

Borne Upon a Wind allows you to cast spells as though they had flash during the turn you cast it. It also lets you draw a card, providing both versatility and card advantage.

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