Magic: The Gathering

Avaricious Dragon

Magic Origins 131 • mythic

Set: Magic Origins
Collector number: 131
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Chris Rahn
Market price: $2.81

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What it's worth

$2.81market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$1.98 – $3.15 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic creature, this card represents a pinnacle of rarity within its set, marking it as a centerpiece for those who value elusive additions to their collection. The artwork serves as a distinct visual focal point, capturing the essence of the dragon while anchoring its place within this specific series.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

At the beginning of your draw step, draw an additional card.

At the beginning of your end step, discard your hand.

Waste follows want.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Avaricious Dragon was released in 2015 as part of the Magic Origins set, which served as a narrative bridge exploring the backstories of five iconic planeswalkers. The card was designed to capture the quintessential flavor of red mana in Magic: The Gathering, specifically the reckless, greedy nature of dragons, while providing a high-risk, high-reward mechanical profile that forces players to discard their hand at the end of every turn.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Chris Rahn, a prolific contributor to the game known for his dramatic lighting and scale. Rahn aimed to visualize the dragon in a state of intense, possessive vigilance over a hoard of gold. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but flavorful mythic rare, recognized for its striking visual presence and its distinct gameplay utility in specific aggressive deck archetypes.

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