📣Major Announcement🐦
After tremendous deliberation, BOP! has officially completed our 2024 application process.
Today we are overjoyed to welcome *25* brand new members to BOP!, effectively DOUBLING the size of our flock!!
You can meet ALL our new Birdies right HERE! ⤵️💕
🌹ANNOUNCEMENT🌹
It's our first ever BOP!
#Giveaway
! 🦜
How can YOU win this Rin and Seri, Inseparable Commander Kit?!
Just follow these 2 steps:
🐈 1) Follow
@birdsMTG
!
♻️ 2) Like & Retweet this post!
Winner revealed 12/15/22 ✨️
👇Giveaway details below!👇
🐦New Member Announcement!
@NexusMTG
is a creator, sex worker, streamer, artist, Skrelv devotee, as well as Magic’s very own resident Bulk Goblin.
An unforgettable presence at conventions, Nexy appeared as a featured creator at MagicCon: Vegas, where they premiered their
🐦BOP! Announcement!🐦
After substantial dialogue and history between BOP! and the
@SheSparkz
, we are beyond delighted to announce that these four sensational, illustrious, and trailblazing members of the community are officially unifying with Birds of Paradise!
During BOP!'s
🐦Announcement🐦
BOP!'s dedication to amplifying marginalized voices in Magic means we must also necessarily open our nest up to even more of those voices.
That is why we're thrilled to announce that starting today, YOU can apply to join Birds of Paradise!
Link & info ⤵️✨
🐦New Member Announcement!
@NileJoanRivers
is an innovative Magic creator, streamer, and competitor dedicated to creating welcoming, approachable spaces for new players of the game.
Nile creates remarkable queer-forward content through her Standard, Pioneer, and Modern
🐦 Announcement! 🦜
September is our biggest month ever!! We're delighted to reveal that we are DOUBLING the size of our flock!! 🦚
Meet the NEW Birds of Paradise roster below, and visit to check out our 2024 Mission Statement! 🦢✨️💕
Ash, aka
@Ashlizzlle_
is a trailblazing, highly acclaimed Magic creator of 6 years. Ash builds new decks on Arena every day, and has recently had tremendous success with her “Simic Cookies” deck (though many know her for her love of Rakdos Sacrifice).
Ash says her greatest
Jessica aka
@jpsz6
is a Mexican content creator, geophysicist, and cosplayer. She writes Spanish articles on her blog Witch of the Gulf (previously Wizards of the Gulf), focusing on lore, MTG news and inclusion.
An obsession with dragons and seals in tow, Jessica is starting
🐦November Member Announcement!
@DavyFJones
, aka the Heckin Murder Queen, aka Miss Cabal Coffers, is one of Magic's premier, welcoming, and passionate voices for fun and inclusive Commander games. Her stream "Davy's Locker" is a reliable spot for exciting and diverse casts of
Rubee, aka
@RubeePlays
is a Twitch partner, tech enthusiast, charity gremlin, and Magic the Gathering creator.
Rubee and her community have raised thousands of dollars for charitable causes like GenerOZity, We'll Do It Live, and Unreal Aussies- all stemming from her delightful
Heading to MagicCon Vegas this weekend? Here's some con advice!
We both know that your gonna be picking up new and or pretty cards for your deck during the convention, so to easily make space for them in your deck just..
CUT.YOUR.LANDS!!!
it's simple, the time for Mana Reform
Steph, aka
@SteelCitySteph
is a "reformed" (read: "retired") MTG Judge who spends a TON of time on the internet streaming casual commander games with her favorite people in the Content Creator space. She has become known for initiating thoughtful discussion about various gaming
Jenn, aka
@Jenn_the_Judge
is a Magic the Gathering content creator and L2 judge that you may know from their “Daily Rules Question” series on Twitter.
As a
@CubeConOfficial
staff manager and as CFO for Gender Inclusive Gaming (
@VMLMTG
), Jenn helps ensure players can enjoy
Nat is a content creator, podcaster, and cosplayer who is a long-time advocate of welcoming and inclusive spaces in the gaming industry.
You’ll find
@Giraffanat
as a featured guest and cosplayer working various Magic events across the country alongside groups like MagiKids and
Emmara, aka
@GoddessOfblundR
is a Magic the Gathering content creator and cosplayer, as well as the uncontested Queen of Planechase!
As member of the Lobby Pristine, Emmara has been helping create a more inclusive community through her live long-standing EDH/Planechase streams.
Joy, aka
@ItsSensitiveJoy
is a Magic Ambassador, writer, former birthworker, casual streamer, and new Magic player.
Finding a recent spark in the Legacy format, she hopes to get more experience in both casual and competitive play. Joy’s content focuses on TTRPGs, MTG, fantasy
Sahar Mirhadi is known for her contagious positive energy and unwavering advocacy as a Magic: The Gathering player, content creator, and eternal format enthusiast. She is dedicated to breaking down barriers to entry for formats such as Legacy and Vintage and making Magic an
Beth, aka
@QueenoCardboard
is a passionate advocate for marginalized communities, equality, and social justice. She is passionate about providing safe spaces and changing the world one small community at a time.
Beth is a founding member of the Community of Cardboard, a group
Lyght, aka
@ThePhiRexian
is a founding member and team leader of
@Praetors4Change
, a group of queer streamers that raise money and awareness for deserving causes while playing Phyrexian Themed EDH. Since March 2022, PFC has raised over $20k for organizations such as
@TransTexas
Bug entered the realm of content creation for one reason: to give others the opportunity to experience the joy of the Magic community that helped her through so much. As one half of the Burnished Hearts Twitch streaming team,
@OnionBugXD
brings focus to not just Commander, but
Jackie is a chronically ill/disabled, AuDHD, bi, merfolk-and-lore-loving mom, artist, writer, vocalist, and cosplayer.
@xoJackieLantern
is expanding her reach in the community to bring awareness to underrepresented voices, with a focus on those with visible and invisible
Erin, aka
@efillysux
is a dazzling and esteemed Twitch Partner and Magic the Gathering: Arena player. She enjoys a variety of video games and TCG’s including Pokemon, Yugioh, and Neopets!
Erin creates more diverse spaces within the magic community by helping to eliminate
Ashley, aka
@Joan_ofSnark
is a game dev, composer, writer, artist, and casual EDH deck brewer. Ashley’s studies in history and culture, as well as her experience as a mixed-race trans woman inform her work promoting healthy, fun, fair, and respectful spaces for marginalized
Mae aka
@KawaiitRiot
is an event organizer and volunteer with 20 years experience who prioritizes welcoming spaces for outsiders as a quintessential part of her convention staff role.
Mae is a noted merfolk enjoyer who loves to express her authentic, passionate self in order to
Oblivion is an LGBTQIA+ femme nerd and accessibility advocate. She makes MTG content with her partner, Pez, as the duo The Grim Tutors. Their mission is to break down barriers and teach MTG to new players from start to finish.
@OblivionSorrow
is also a Twitch affiliate, playing
@ThePhiRexian
@Praetors4Change
@TransTexas
From digital game development to the physical tabletop,
@zumyhere
is an educator and advocate for accessibility and inclusion in all gaming spaces. T
Though her online presence is relatively new, Zumy has been an active presence in her local Magic the Gathering and Game Dev
Tiffany, aka
@butmakeitcat
is a creator in the Magic Online Creator program, as well as a featured creator for MagicCon: Vegas!
Tiffany is renowned for her unique and iconic artist proof collection aptly named, “but make it cat”, in which artists depict the original art of a
“Mahsi'Choo!”
@Llachlan
is a streamer, podcaster, blacksmith, military vet, and educator who’s been playing Magic since GenCon 31 years ago. Their first words when walking into a new classroom are, "My name is Ciarán Llachlan, and my pronouns are they and them.", thus ensuring a
Eliana is a quintessential member of the Magic community who, alongside the team
@Praetors4Change
, has done tremendous work raising over $20,000 for marginalized life-aiding organizations.
@DefiantCathar
is a writer for Commander Herald as well as a part of the PlayEDH team! She
Billie, aka
@BillieObscura
is an incredibly kind and reliable stream guest, tournament cEDH player, and Level 1 Magic Judge. As a prominent face for queer and trans inclusion in the Magic community, Billie pushes towards inclusion and friendliness in cEDH environments via
Since she began playing in 2006,
@MythicMikaela
has participated in a wide range of aspects the Magic world has to offer. From competing on the Pro Tour, to creating award-winning cosplays, Mikaela loves to share her experiences and knowledge to help bring others into the hobby.
Emma aka
@mistystep_
is a content creator, cosplayer, Magic Ambassador, and extremely mediocre Magic player. Emma is known for their infamous Horsemanship deck, which is ironic, since they are afraid of horses.
Rocking over 1-million likes on TikTok, Emma creates delightful
Lindsay aka
@sciurusdrey
is a Graphic Designer, Communications Specialist, and an effective advocate for disabled representation and accessibility in TCG and TTRPG spaces.
As Chief Community Liaison for The Anti-Boring Project, Lynsday fosters the development of online
🦜
#Giveaway
Starter Kit includes the following:
🏳️🌈 Mythic Gaming Pride Deckbox
📜 Magic30 Exclusive Playmat
🃏 Dragonshields: "Poppyfield"
✨️ Foil Full-Art Rin and Seri
✨️ Foil Arahbo, Roar of the World
🐈 Hungry Lynx
🐈 Mirri, Cat Warrior
🐕 And more!
👇Decklist below👇
Mel, aka
@Melthe_Maneater
is a content creator dedicated to all things surrounding the tabletop, Magic, and video game lifestyle!
Mel loves streaming her favorite games on Twitch, and brings a chaotic flavor to her streams and a more serious one to her informative YouTube
🌟Announcement🌟
We are Excited to share that this gorgeous Birds of Paradise by
@jordanlablond
will be featured in upcoming fundraisers for Trans Lifeline, we are also raising funds to attend a Commandfest in June
This painting will be featured on
🏳️⚧️Playmats
🏳️🌈Proxies and more
@QueerPhyrexia
@ZMainCharacter
Bea is proud agender, autistic, aro, and ace Twitch streamer, content creator, and cosplayer. Xe also happens to be one of the coolest, most genuine humans in all of Magic.
@BrujajaGaming
streams Arena multiple times a week, and xe is the host of The Salt Factory, a Commander
Chloee is a dazzling trans, non-binary, and queer Magic the Gathering content creator who goes above and beyond cultivating safe spaces for her fellow gamers.
@QueerPhyrexia
's cEDH and EDH Twitch streams showcase a lovely variety of voices and faces in Magic, and the same is true
@QueerPhyrexia
@ZMainCharacter
@BrujajaGaming
@ValerieFatality
Stunning audiences and judges with the level of passion and detail put into her Slimefoot the Stowaway cosplay at MagicCon: Minneapolis,
@MagicMishamigo
deservedly took home the Best-In-Show award. But outside of cosplay, Misha is just as delightful and show-stopping. Misha is a
@QueerPhyrexia
@ZMainCharacter
@BrujajaGaming
Valerie has an aura of confidence, beauty, and emotional safety that is so special, so unique, and so rare.
@ValerieFatality
is an MTG personality and deck brewer whose Myrkul and Tekuthal lists are certain to sunder those that oppose. Though she loves Magic, Valerie is also a
@QueerPhyrexia
From humble origins sniffing fresh booster packs of Magic cards- to today where we couldn't imagine a community or convention without them-
@ZMainCharacter
has been a consistently patient, informative, welcoming, entertaining, (chaotic), and irreplaceable presence in Magic. Z is
@QueerPhyrexia
@ZMainCharacter
@BrujajaGaming
@ValerieFatality
Shan is the heartbeat that keeps our community thriving.
@Shannibal___
has graciously hosted and been a tremendous help to so many Magic community members lucky enough to call her a friend. Shan is a wizard at crafts and crochet! She's also the creator of "WUBRG and fries", a
Three of our birds are helping solve the murders at Karlov Manor with their very own PREVIEW cards! 🌟
January 20th -
@queerphyrexia
and
@defiantcathar
's preview!
January 22nd -
@katiekarlov
's!
Best of luck on the case, birdies! Wizards has chosen it's detectives wisely 🐦✨
Ms. Eldritch is one of the Magic community's brightest and warmest lights. She is an effective advocate for the safety and acceptance of queer, poly, marginalized, and feminist identities. In contrast to the gorgeous and dazzling demeanor in the selfies she posts, when it comes
Bobbie-Christine is an online community creator & leader with a focus on LGBT & Minority-Inclusive gaming environments.
@BobbieChristxne
specializes in quality introductory & on-boarding gaming experiences for new players, and as a Magic the Gathering content creator, provides
This weekend is Magic Con Vegas! So many of our members will be all over the con this weekend, but we'll all be together from noon to 5 on Saturday at a table in the creator space, come say hi!
🐦 Decklist:
🦜("Rin and Seri, Inseparable Commander Starter Kit" is designed for beginner & intermediate players. Liable to ✨️upgrades✨️ before shipping!)
Katie is a multi-talented streamer, writer, musician, gamer, interior designer, mom, photographer, and dungeon master.
@katiekarlov
is an irreplaceable boon to the any and all in-person Magic conventions; and online, her Wednesday night Commander streams are sure to feature
And our newest members!
Scylla (aka
@your_priscylla
) is a proud trans woman and cEDH player. You can catch her attending tournaments, writing about her experiences at events, and guesting on various EDH streams. Her favorite commander is Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes.
Anna, "
@phyrexianfangrl
", is a trans woman with a fun, understanding, patient and kind presence who always brings a little bit of 'compleated' flavor to the formats she plays (Pioneer, Explorer, EDH, and cEDH). She also runs a show called Precon Powerup, where guests from the
@PhyrexianFanGrl
And finally!
Jordan Lablond, a Chicago based Illustrator, A Dimir mage, and a Trans woman too. "I'm here because I love to make things, play magic, and more importantly, because being Visible matters. I'll be bringing my art, perfect eyeliner and less than perfect decks to as
ONE day left to send in BOP! applications! 🐦
Join a nest of fellow voices dedicated to keeping Magic welcoming and extraordinarily diversified 💗 Apply below ⤵️
Ron is a Magic: the Gathering player who streams EDH, deck building, unboxings, event reviews, and standard Arena. She is learning to play pauper, cEDH, and Oathbreaker. When she is not playing or streaming, she is recording and editing a podcast, releasing in the fall, called
Ambermess is one of the kindest, safest, and most accepting presences in Magic that can also absolutely annihlate you with Sphinxes and Praetors.
@ambermess_
is an avid reader, and you can find her on Twitter and Twitch making the world a better place with pictures of her
Hello everyone!
We are so proud to announce that we have raised over $1100 for TransLifeline this weekend! For all of those who donated, whether it was in person at CommandFest or on Stream - THANK YOU! ✨
Last day of Commandfest - come to our table to play jumpstart with us! 💕
Today is the day!! 🐦
It's the BOP! Standard Arena tournament!! The competition is going to be FIERCE and FABULOUS 💕
Watch the main feed on Nile's channel right here: ✨
Last day of
#Commandfest
Portland! Swing by the creators table today between 10:00am and 2:00pm for a chance to play Jumpstart with some of our members 🐥
🐦Application Link:
🐦Application Submission Deadline:
APRIL 30th
🐦Application Callbacks:
MAY 1 - 14th
If you're a person of marginalized background in Magic and are looking to share your voice further, let BOP! help you take flight! Apply now 🌹✨
🐦Looking to meet the wonderful members of BOP! at
#MCChicago
?
Here's the official BOP! schedule and where you can find attending members throughout the weekend!
Remember we'll be teaming with
@VMLMTG
at FreePlay all weekend too, so look for our banners and tables! 🐦
At BOP! it is our highest priority to provide a safe space to marginalized genders at events (and online).
We hope you feel safe sharing ANY discomforts you are experiencing. We proceed with the information only in way that suits your absolute comfort.
Our DM's are open!
If you’re a Magic player and someone is making you uncomfortable at an event, please come to me or my friends and we will help keep you safe. Members of
@birdsMTG
and
@SheSparkz
are at most big Magic events they will help you.
📝In regards to those applying to join us via our recently open application:
We want to assure you that this BOP! / SheSparkz unification has been under development for some time, and thus these additions to Birds of Paradise have no bearing on the number of members we
🐦📣 There are FOUR Birds of Paradise playmats remaining in stock!
We are selling them now for $55 shipped.
All proceeds go to the Birds of Paradise evergreen fund for convention & travel necessities.
DM us if you'd like one (while they are still around)! 🐦
Last day of
#Commandfest
Portland! Swing by the creators table today between 10:00am and 2:00pm for a chance to play Jumpstart with some of our members 🐥
Tonight at 8pm PST will be the debut of our official stream on Twitch!
This week, we have a special two-segment stream each featuring one of our founders, starting with
@katiekarlov
tonight and followed by
@BobbieChristxne
tomorrow!
Our team will be hosting weekly on our new
#CommandFestSeattle
was an incredible time & we were honored to be guests. Thank you to
@LaughingMtg
for having us & also for letting us pose with these giant cards.
Thank you to everyone who came & said hi! We appreciate you & look forward to seeing you at the next one. -KatieK
Our
@BobbieChristxne
is at
#DHDallas
this weekend working with
@magikidsMTG
! next to
@SheSparkz
!
Got a little one, (or otherwise) interested in learning Magic?
Know an educator or tutor looking for a community or afterschool program?
Swing by and let Bobbie and Magikids know!
We're extremely delighted to welcome Anna aka
@PhyrexianFanGrl
to this events lineup! 💜
Anna has been a tremendous gift to the Commander streaming community. She is a fun, understanding, patient and kind presence, with amazing deck builds and an affinity for Phyrexia.
🐦 BOP! Announcement 🐦
This April 14th-16th, BOP! is proud to once again be featured guests at
#CommandFestSeattle
!! 🥳
We are delighted for the opportunity to share warm, welcoming games of Magic with any attendees in need.
Meet the Seattle BOP! members below! 👇💞
Mara aka
@maraisbored
is an award-winning journalist who's posts are often referred to as "nuggets of comedy gold". Mara is the
#1
Taylor Swift fan (uncontested).
She is also nigh-unparalleled when it comes to supporting marginalized folks in gaming and tabletop spaces 💝
@bobbiechristxne
is a Magic the Gathering personality and
@TolarianCollege
writer. She focuses on welcoming learning environments for fellow players, especially those marginalized or new to the game.
Check out her show SpellFables featuring amazing community guests 🍎
🐦Announcement🐦
BOP!'s dedication to amplifying marginalized voices in Magic means we must also necessarily open our nest up to even more of those voices.
That is why we're thrilled to announce that starting today, YOU can apply to join Birds of Paradise!
Link & info ⤵️✨
Amber aka
@ambermess_
is one of the most fun and kind souls to play Magic with. Her decks are creative and powerful, and she has a talent of finding the joy and humor in every game.
Amber loves her adorable cats Squeaky and Winnie, and is also a very avid reader 📚 🐈
@KatieKarlov
is a shining light at Commandfests, MagicCons and more. Katie is a multi-talented interior designer, Dungeon Master, photographer, Koma and Toxrill apologist, and also a wonderful mom 🧚♀️
Catch her on Twitch via Karlov Command, as well as prowling
@zulusgamecafe
!