Emerald Dragonfly
Legends 184 • common
- Set
- Legends
- Collector number
- 184
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Quinton Hoover
- Market price
- $0.40
What it does
Flying
green mana green mana: This creature gains first strike until end of turn.
"Flittering, wheeling, / darting in to strike, and then / gone just as you blink." —"Dragonfly Haiku," poet unknown
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Emerald Dragonfly was released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was notable for introducing multi-colored cards and legendary creatures, which shifted the tactical depth of the game. The card was designed to function as a green creature with flying, a somewhat rare utility for the color at the time, reflecting the game's early efforts to balance creature abilities across its five color identities.
The illustration was created by artist Anson Maddocks, who was a foundational contributor to the game's original aesthetic. Maddocks employed a distinct, organic style that leaned into the fantasy roots of the series, emphasizing intricate linework and naturalistic themes. While the card is often remembered as a niche utility piece rather than a competitive staple, its artwork remains a recognizable example of the whimsical, hand-drawn look that defined the first few years of the game's production.
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