Birds of Paradise
Eighth Edition · #233★

Birds of Paradise

Birds of Paradise is a Rare Creature — Bird from Eighth Edition (233★) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $219.99 for ungraded copies.

Eighth Edition set collectorsHigh-end singles buyersFinish-sensitive collectors Historic legalTimeless legalGladiator legalModern legalLegacy legalVintage legal
TCGPlayer market $219.99
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Who is this card for?

Birds of Paradise suits collectors and players working on Eighth Edition who need the Rare slot. Treat $219.99 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.

What is Birds of Paradise from Eighth Edition?

Birds of Paradise is a Creature — Bird in Eighth Edition numbered 233★. Mana cost {G}. Color identity: G. Birds of Paradise (233★) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Bird in Eighth Edition. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

What is Birds of Paradise worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $219.99 for Birds of Paradise. Low and high spread runs $219.99 to null. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 233★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2003.

SetEighth Edition
Number233★
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$219.99
Cardmarket EUR
foil $219.99

Card stats

ColorsG
Power0

How collectible is Birds of Paradise?

Birds of Paradise is a Rare printing in Eighth Edition. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 233★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Birds of Paradise?

Birds of Paradise lists as Creature — Bird with keywords Flying. Artist: Edward P. Beard, Jr.. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 233★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Birds of Paradise (233★) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Bird in Eighth Edition. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

Pros

  • Birds of Paradise is catalogued as Rare Creature — Bird in Eighth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $219.99.
  • Mana cost {G} and type line Creature — Bird help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $219.99 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Birds of Paradise from Eighth Edition?

Birds of Paradise is a Rare Creature — Bird from Eighth Edition numbered 233★ in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Birds of Paradise worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $219.99 for ungraded Birds of Paradise. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Birds of Paradise?

Birds of Paradise is catalogued as Rare in Eighth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Birds of Paradise legal in Commander or Standard?

Birds of Paradise shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Why does Birds of Paradise trade at a premium?

Birds of Paradise combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.