Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Birds of Paradise is $4.98 (WC01 #jt231), and the most expensive is $3,959.99 (7ED #231★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $12.65, up 39.6% over 7 days, down 1.9% over 30 days, up 14.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $12.95 (2026).
Birds of Paradise Printings & Prices
Birds of Paradise has 50 tracked printings across 34 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil, foil and double rainbow foil finishes, including extended art, borderless, alt art, serialized and buy-a-box promo treatments.
Sell Birds of Paradise: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3,360.00 cash for LEA #186; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #186 | Nonfoil | $3,360.00 | $5,599.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | LEA #186 | Nonfoil | $2,900.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | LEB #187 | Nonfoil | $1,650.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #187 | Nonfoil | $1,350.00 | $2,699.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #479 | Nonfoil | $910.00 | $1,399.99 | 35% |
| starcitygames | 2ED #187 | Nonfoil | $180.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #187 | Nonfoil | $140.00 | $279.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #187 | Nonfoil | $62.00 | $94.99 | 35% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #187 | Nonfoil | $60.00 | $99.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | CEI #187 | Nonfoil | $55.00 | — | — |
Birds of Paradise Rules Text & Legality
Flying
{T}: Add one mana of any color.
Birds of Paradise is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Birds of Paradise has been reprinted 62 times. The Bloomburrow Commander reprint cut the price 13% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIC #483 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Borderless | — | $12.79 | $9.44 | $11.57 |
| BLC #81 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Borderless | $2.83 | $4.43 | $5.28 | $5.38 |
| BLC #81 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Borderless | $6.89 | $4.88 | $6.02 | $6.51 |
| RVR #344z | 2024-01-12 | Rare | Serialized | — | — | — | $547.50 |
| RVR #432 | 2024-01-12 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | $5.92 | $6.84 |
| RVR #432 | 2024-01-12 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | $14.70 | $20.50 |
| RVR #344 | 2024-01-12 | Rare | Alt Art | — | — | $4.37 | $4.92 |
| RVR #344 | 2024-01-12 | Rare | Alt Art | — | — | $4.86 | $5.85 |
| RVR #133 | 2024-01-12 | Rare | Standard | — | — | $5.30 | $5.95 |
| RVR #133 | 2024-01-12 | Rare | Standard | — | — | $4.90 | $5.99 |
FIC #483 
BLC #81 
RVR #344z Showing the 10 most recent of 62 printings.
Birds of Paradise in Commander
Birds of Paradise is the #33 most-played card on EDHREC.
Birds of Paradise FAQ
How much is Birds of Paradise worth?
Birds of Paradise is worth about $12.65 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $9.25 to $3,959.99 across 50 tracked printings.
Is Birds of Paradise legal in Commander?
Yes — Birds of Paradise is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Birds of Paradise been reprinted?
Yes — Birds of Paradise has been reprinted 62 times, with 50 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Birds of Paradise expensive?
Birds of Paradise holds a $12.65 price because Commander demand is high (#33 on EDHREC) and even with 62 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.