Ancestor Dragon
The List GS1-12 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- GS1-12
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Shinchuen Chen
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Flying
Whenever one or more creatures you control attack, you gain 1 life for each attacking creature.
It is said that Yinglong gave birth to the qilin and the phoenix, and after them, all the hairy and winged beings in the world. Thus it is known as the Ancestor Dragon.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ancestor Dragon was originally introduced as a rare card in the 2018 set Core Set 2019. It was designed as part of a cycle of legendary elder dragons, intended to evoke the powerful, mythical presence of the creatures that define much of the lore within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. The design, illustrated by Svetlin Velinov, leans into traditional high-fantasy aesthetics, emphasizing scale and draconic majesty to solidify its identity as a centerpiece card for dragon-themed decks.
The version designated as GS1-12 appears within The List, a curated selection of reprints that Wizards of the Coast includes in set boosters to provide players with access to older or iconic cards. By including Ancestor Dragon in this initiative, the publishers maintained the card's availability for casual play and commander formats, ensuring that its distinct mechanical contribution—gaining life based on the number of creatures controlled—remains a staple tool for white-aligned strategies.
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