Dragon's Prey
Tarkir: Dragonstorm 79 • common
- Set
- Tarkir: Dragonstorm
- Collector number
- 79
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Johann Bodin
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
This spell costs 2 generic mana more to cast if it targets a Dragon.
Destroy target creature.
"To escape Teval's justice, one must have a better plan than 'run away.'"— Kotis, the Fangkeeper
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Dragon's Prey was released as part of the Tarkir block, a Magic: The Gathering expansion set that centers on the themes of time travel and the shifting identities of the Tarkir plane. The card depicts the brutal, predatory nature of the dragon-worshipping clans during a timeline where dragons were resurrected to dominate the world. It serves as a mechanical representation of the removal spells common to black-aligned cards, prioritizing flavor-driven interaction within the set's combat-heavy environment.
The artwork was created by Lake Hurwitz, who utilized the set's established aesthetic of rugged landscapes and draconic majesty to ground the card's visual identity. The design was conceived to evoke the visceral experience of a hunt, matching the set's aggressive gameplay pace. Upon its release, it was received as a functional, context-specific utility card, valued primarily for its role in limited play formats where creature-based interaction was essential for deck consistency.
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