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: $0.44

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What it's worth

$0.44market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.39 – $0.44 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card, Archwing Dragon represents a highly sought-after addition for any dedicated collection. Its classification as a rare item highlights its status as a distinct centerpiece, valued by enthusiasts for its unique presence within the set.

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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

The Archwing Dragon was released in 2012 as part of the Avacyn Restored expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set served as the dramatic conclusion to the gothic horror-themed Innistrad block, centered on the release of the archangel Avacyn from her magical prison. The card was designed to reflect the set's high-fantasy themes, incorporating the recurring 'miracle' and 'flicker' mechanics prevalent during that period of card development.

The artwork was commissioned from the illustrator Daarken, a frequent contributor to the game known for his dark and visceral style. He depicted the dragon with a unique, ethereal aesthetic consistent with the card's ability to return to its owner's hand at the end of each turn, suggesting a creature that manifests briefly before vanishing back into the ether. Upon release, the card was noted by players for its aggressive statistics balanced by its ephemeral nature, fitting into niche red-deck archetypes of the era.

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About

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