Ancient Hellkite
Magic 2011 122 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2011
- Collector number
- 122
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jason Chan
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Flying
red mana: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature defending player controls. Activate only if this creature is attacking.
When a dragon attacks, there are no bystanders.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ancient Hellkite was released in the Magic 2011 core set, which debuted in July 2010. As a core set card, it was designed to introduce accessible yet powerful mechanics to the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, emphasizing the iconic dragon archetype that has been a staple of the game since its inception. The card reflects the traditional red color identity of fire-breathing and aggressive combat utility, providing players with a repeatable damage-dealing ability during the attack phase.
The artwork was created by Jason Chan, a prolific fantasy illustrator known for his dynamic and atmospheric style. Chan aimed to capture the imposing, predatory nature of the creature through dramatic lighting and a sense of scale, which fit the M11 art direction that sought to emphasize the visceral presence of high-rarity creatures. Upon release, it was received as a solid centerpiece for red-based limited formats and casual dragon-themed decks, appreciated for its straightforward yet impactful gameplay application.
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