Ancestor Dragon
Foundations 489 • rare
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 489
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Shinchuen Chen
- Market price
- $0.46
What it does
Flying
Whenever one or more creatures you control attack, you gain 1 life for each attacking creature.
From emperors to paupers, every citizen of Shenmeng pays reverence to the mighty ancestor dragons.
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 introduced as part of the Magic: The Gathering Foundations set, designed as a core component of the game's modern introductory experience. The set was created by Wizards of the Coast to provide a stable, evergreen foundation for new players, featuring a mix of reprints and new designs that embody the classic high-fantasy aesthetic central to the game's identity.
The card features artwork that emphasizes the draconic themes prevalent throughout the game's history, focusing on a majestic, ancient creature design intended to evoke a sense of power and scale. As a card aimed at both casual play and foundational structure, its design prioritizes clarity and thematic consistency, serving as a representative example of the modern creature-centric design philosophy within the set.
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About Ancestor Dragon
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