Old Thrush

Not legal in this format after release.

Not legal in this format after release.

A 2-mana 1/2 that only sets up the next draw is far too slow; the life and flying do not offset the card and tempo cost.

Could be wrong if An undisclosed blink or landfall shell could value repeatable basic-land setup more than expected.

Legacy's cheap selection and mana make a 2-mana delayed basic-land tutor on a 1/2 flyer effectively inert competitively.

Could be wrong if A new engine exploiting repeated enters triggers and topdeck manipulation could create a narrow use.

It is a serviceable body, but Lórien Revealed and landcyclers secure mana more efficiently; two life and a 1/2 flier are not enough.

Could be wrong if A slow blink-heavy deck could want the repeatable life gain and guaranteed next land drop.

Bird typal can use the body, but optimized decks have much stronger ramp, fixing, draw, and blink payoffs than a basic land placed on top.

Could be wrong if A commander that specifically rewards cheap Birds or repeated life-gain triggers could make it a niche inclusion.

A 1/2 flyer that gains 2 life is acceptable early defense, and it can ensure a needed basic next turn, but its baseline impact is modest.

Could be wrong if Unknown format speed, fixing, and flying support could move it from filler to a solid early stabilizer.