Ornithopter of Paradise

Ornithopter of Paradise is a colorless creature that counts as ramp. It appears in the recommended lists of 232 commanders, and 4% of colorless decks run it.

Type: Artifact Creature — Thopter

Cost: 2

Color identity: Colorless

Reference price: €0.29

Oldest printing: Modern Horizons 2

Role in the deck: ramp

Rules text

Flying {T}: Add one mana of any color.

Official text (Scryfall).

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Commanders that play it

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.

Commander	Identity	Inclusion	Synergy
Rendmaw, Creaking Nest	Black · Green	80%	+76%
Evie Frye	Blue	80%	+69%
Donal, Herald of Wings	Blue	75%	+65%
Leonardo da Vinci	Blue	73%	+63%
Lita, Mechanical Engineer	White	66%	+63%
Arcum Dagsson	Blue	73%	+63%
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant	Red	70%	+62%
Volo, Guide to Monsters	Green · Blue	64%	+59%
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar	White	63%	+59%
Winota, Joiner of Forces	Red · White	70%	+57%
Bucky Barnes, Eager Ally	White	60%	+56%
The Master, Gallifrey's End	Black · Red	59%	+56%
Urza, Chief Artificer	Black · Blue · White	62%	+55%
Plagon, Lord of the Beach	Blue · White	67%	+55%
Captain America, Living Legend	Blue · White	67%	+55%
Baba Lysaga, Night Witch	Black · Green	56%	+52%
Inniaz, the Gale Force	Blue · White	64%	+52%
Saheeli, Radiant Creator	Green · Red · Blue	58%	+51%
Blaster, Combat DJ // Blaster, Morale Booster	Green · Red	53%	+51%
Zinnia, Valley's Voice	Red · Blue · White	58%	+51%
Alibou, Ancient Witness	Red · White	61%	+48%
Sanwell, Avenger Ace	White	51%	+47%
Donatello, Turtle Techie	Blue	57%	+46%
April O'Neil, Hacktivist	Blue	56%	+46%

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.

Artifacts · 141 Tokens · 91 Aggro · 77 Combo · 73 Voltron · 51 +1/+1 Counters · 48 Control · 42 Equipment · 42

Known combos with Ornithopter of Paradise

According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.

Ashnod the Uncaring + Apprentice Necromancer + Teardrop Kami + Ornithopter of Paradise → Infinite black mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB
Errant and Giada + Mortuary + Ashnod's Altar + Ornithopter of Paradise → Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
Errant and Giada + Mortuary + Krark-Clan Ironworks + Ornithopter of Paradise → Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB

Cards that go with it

The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.

Frequently asked questions

Which Commander decks play Ornithopter of Paradise?

It is in the recommended lists of 232 commanders, with an average inclusion of 34% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Rendmaw, Creaking Nest · Evie Frye · Donal, Herald of Wings. Overall, 4% of colorless decks run it.

How much does Ornithopter of Paradise cost?

Its reference price is €0.29 (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 Ornithopter of Paradise have combos?

Yes: 3 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Ashnod the Uncaring + Apprentice Necromancer + Teardrop Kami + Ornithopter of Paradise. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.

Can I play Ornithopter of Paradise in my deck?

It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is colorless, 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.