Magic: The Gathering TCG - Secret Lair Drop - Ornithological Studies is a collection of 5 alternate art cards: Baleful Strix, Birds of Paradise, Dovescape, Gilded Goose, and Swan Song.

Of all of Magic’s fictional creatures, birds are far and away the most popular. First invented by Richard Garfield in 1987, birds eventually made their way into Alpha via the powerful “Birds of Paradise” card.

We thought it would be cool to envision what birds would look like if they existed in real life, so we commissioned some naturalistic, classical illustrations from Ovidio Cartagena and Allen Douglas.

Never the Same Twice

Magic: The Gathering combines playing cards and trading cards: players face off with decks they’ve built by selecting cards from a larger pool. That customizability means every game plays out a little different.

The Deepest Strategy Card Game

At every step, players must draw on their critical thinking skills to calculate the perfect strategy, predict the oncoming attack, and outwit the opponent.

More Than Just Cards

It’s stories. It’s art. It’s a community twenty-five years in the making, with players, fans, and artists from all around the world united by a love of the game.

Join a community of players, fans, artists, and more from all around the world, all united by a love of Magic: The Gathering!