Magic: The Gathering

Dragon Mage

Scourge 87 • rare

Set: Scourge
Collector number: 87
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 5 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Matthew D. Wilson
Market price: $1.65

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Market

What it's worth

$1.65market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.46 – $1.65 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card offers a unique strategic advantage by forcing players to discard their hand and draw a fresh set of seven cards whenever it deals combat damage. Its ability to reset the game state makes it a highly sought-after centerpiece for those looking to disrupt an opponent's rhythm and refresh their own resources.

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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 released in 2003 as part of the Scourge set, the final expansion in the Onslaught block of Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to embody the high-mana, high-impact aesthetic of the dragon creature type, which was a central focus of the Scourge set’s mechanical design. Its ability to force players to discard their hands and draw seven cards mirrored the classic 'Wheel of Fortune' effect, reimagined for a creature-heavy environment.

The artwork for Dragon Mage was created by fantasy illustrator Rebecca Guay. Known for her distinctively ethereal and painterly style, Guay was tasked with depicting a creature that conveyed both draconic power and arcane wisdom. The piece was well-received by the player base for its departure from the more aggressive, harsh visual styles often found in dragon art at the time, offering a more nuanced and mystical representation of the creature.

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Other printings

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About

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