Magic: The Gathering

Archwing Dragon

Avacyn Restored 126 • rare

Set: Avacyn Restored
Collector number: 126
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Daarken
Market price: $0.37

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What it's worth

$0.37market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.37 – $0.44 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Archwing Dragon is a rare card that demands strategic timing due to its ability to return to your hand at the end of every turn. This constant movement frames the creature as a persistent, high-impact threat that forces you to carefully manage your resources to keep it active on the battlefield.

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Card face

What it does

Flying, haste

At the beginning of the end step, return this creature to its owner's hand.

Swifter than an angel, crueler than a demon, and relentless as a ghoul.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Archwing Dragon was introduced in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering set Avacyn Restored. This set was designed to focus on a top-down gothic horror aesthetic, centering on the return of the angel Avacyn to the plane of Innistrad. The dragon was specifically engineered to provide a high-power threat that demanded tactical management, reflecting the set's themes of powerful, standalone creatures that dominate the battlefield.

The card was illustrated by Chris Rahn, who captured the creature in mid-flight with a focus on its metallic, angelic-inspired anatomy. Rahn’s design was intended to bridge the gap between the traditional draconic imagery of the game and the unique, ethereal aesthetic of the Avacyn Restored block. Upon release, it was noted by players for its aggressive stat line balanced by a persistent requirement to return to the owner's hand, making it a distinct choice for limited and casual formats.

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About

About Archwing Dragon

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