Thunderbird
| Name | Thunderbird |
|---|---|
| Type | Character |
| Description | # # My Expedition [Ascends]. When my Expedition moves forward [due to Ascension] — Draw a card. |
| Flavor | "Extraction imminent!" |
| Set | Roots of Corruption #OR-110-R2 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
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About Thunderbird
Thunderbird, Character, designed by None first released in September 2026 in the set Roots of Corruption.
Thunderbird best fits a Yzmir deck built around repeatedly triggering Ascension—especially a spell-heavy, tempo-oriented list that can reliably give its own Expedition the Ascends ability and move it forward, turning Thunderbird into a three-cost body that replaces itself while advancing your board. However, it is fairly conditional: without a dependable Ascension engine, its draw effect may never trigger, making it weaker than more reliable card-advantage options such as **Haven, Bringer of Knowledge** or other low-cost draw cards that generate value immediately rather than waiting for a specific Expedition state. Thunderbird should see play only if your deck is deliberately built around Ascension and can trigger it consistently; in a normal Yzmir deck, it is probably too slow and situational, while in a dedicated Ascension build it can be a reasonable synergy inclusion but not an automatic staple.
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Frequently asked questions about Thunderbird
What type of card is Thunderbird?
Thunderbird is a Character card in Altered altered.
What is the effect of Thunderbird?
#{J}# My Expedition [Ascends]. When my Expedition moves forward [due to Ascension] — Draw a card.
What is the original set of Thunderbird?
Thunderbird was first released in the set Roots of Corruption.
What is the legality of Thunderbird?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Thunderbird can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.