Magic: The Gathering

Crackling Drake

Commander 2021 213 • uncommon

Set: Commander 2021
Collector number: 213
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: blue mana blue mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red · Blue
Artist: Victor Adame Minguez
Market price: $0.25

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Market

What it's worth

$0.25market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.25 – $0.29 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card rewards players for filling their graveyard and hand with instant and sorcery spells, as its power scales directly with the number of those cards found in both zones. As an uncommon, it serves as a versatile engine for decks built around spell-heavy strategies, turning every cast spell into a greater threat on the battlefield.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Crackling Drake's power is equal to the total number of instant and sorcery cards you own in exile and in your graveyard.

When this creature enters, draw a card.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Crackling Drake was originally introduced in the 2018 Guilds of Ravnica set, designed to highlight the Izzet League's signature mechanics of instant and sorcery synergy. The creature's power scales based on the number of such spells in a player's graveyard and exile, offering a high-impact payoff for spell-heavy strategies. In the context of Commander 2021, this version was reprinted as part of the Prismari Performance deck, which focuses on the artistic and destructive potential of the Izzet colors.

The card’s illustration was crafted by Svetlin Velinov, a veteran artist known for his vibrant depictions of magical energy and dynamic creature designs. Velinov aimed to capture the essence of a dragon infused with volatile elemental magic, emphasizing the crackling electrical discharge associated with the Izzet guild. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in scaling during the late stages of a game, solidifying its place as a staple in various Commander archetypes.

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About

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