Magic: The Gathering

Dragon Mage

Commander 2016 124 • rare

Set: Commander 2016
Collector number: 124
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 5 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Matthew D. Wilson
Market price: $0.35

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What it's worth

$0.35market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.35 – $0.40 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card, this piece represents a distinct find for any collection. Its status as a rare rarity often reflects a unique place in gameplay, making it a sought-after addition for those who appreciate both its artistry and its potential impact on the table.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, each player discards their hand, then draws seven cards.

"You'll bend to my will—with or without your precious sanity."

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Dragon Mage was originally introduced in the Scourge set in 2003, designed as a high-mana red creature that forces both players to discard their hands and draw seven cards. It represents a recurring thematic archetype in Magic: The Gathering that balances a powerful, disruptive effect with the vulnerability of a high casting cost. The version from Commander 2016 serves as a reprint specifically curated for multiplayer gameplay, where the card's ability to refresh everyone's hand often creates volatile and chaotic shifts in the game's momentum.

The artwork for this particular printing was created by Matthew D. Wilson. Wilson, a veteran artist in the gaming industry, focused on depicting the creature as an imposing, draconic figure steeped in arcane energy. His approach emphasizes the mage aspect of the dragon, blending traditional fantasy creature design with the visual tropes of a spellcaster, which has made it a recognizable staple within the broader Commander format's card pool.

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