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Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise is a green creature that counts as ramp. It appears in the recommended lists of 207 commanders, and 28% of green decks run it.
Type: Creature — Bird
Cost: G
Color identity: Green
Reference price: €3.00
Oldest printing: Limited Edition Alpha
Role in the deck: ramp
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
+1/+1 Counters · 111 Ramp · 93 Aggro · 83 Combo · 81 Tokens · 66 Voltron · 36 Big Mana · 27 Midrange · 27
Known combos with Birds of Paradise
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy + Birds of Paradise + Freed from the Real → Infinite colored mana
- Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy + Birds of Paradise + Pemmin's Aura → Infinite colored mana
- Valley Floodcaller + Sensei's Divining Top + Birds of Paradise + The Reality Chip → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite storm count
- Valley Floodcaller + Sensei's Divining Top + Birds of Paradise + Mystic Forge → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite storm count
- Valley Floodcaller + Sensei's Divining Top + Birds of Paradise + One with the Multiverse → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite storm count
- Valley Floodcaller + Sensei's Divining Top + Birds of Paradise + Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite storm count
- Valley Floodcaller + Sensei's Divining Top + Birds of Paradise + Future Sight → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite storm count
- Valley Floodcaller + Sensei's Divining Top + Birds of Paradise + Magus of the Future → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite storm count
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Birds of Paradise?
It is in the recommended lists of 207 commanders, with an average inclusion of 45% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are She-Hulk, Jade Defender · Bartz and Boko · W'Kabi, Shield of the Nation. Overall, 28% of green decks run it.
How much does Birds of Paradise cost?
Its reference price is €3.00 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Birds of Paradise have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy + Birds of Paradise + Freed from the Real. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Birds of Paradise in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is green, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.