Magic: The Gathering

Form of the Dragon

Scourge 93 • rare

Set: Scourge
Collector number: 93
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana red mana red mana red mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Red
Artist: Carl Critchlow
Market price: $0.65

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What it's worth

$0.65market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$0.63 – $0.68 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare enchantment from the Scourge set, this card is a standout piece for those who appreciate the distinctive visual style provided by artist Carl Critchlow. Its unique mechanics offer a transformative experience on the table, turning the tide of a game by fundamentally altering the player's status and capabilities.

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What it does

At the beginning of your upkeep, this enchantment deals 5 damage to any target.

At the beginning of each end step, your life total becomes 5.

Creatures without flying can't attack you.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Form of the Dragon was released in 2003 as part of the Scourge set, the final installment of the Onslaught block in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed during an era where the game sought to explore high-concept fantasy tropes, this enchantment was created to provide a literal mechanical representation of a player transforming into a dragon, forcing them to adopt a specific life total and combat ability characteristic of the creatures.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Carl Critchlow, who has been a prolific contributor to the game for decades. Critchlow’s design focuses on the visceral and slightly unsettling nature of the transformation process, emphasizing the physical struggle of the change. Upon release, the card was widely discussed by players for its unconventional win condition and high mana cost, earning it a reputation as a quintessential 'build-around' card in casual formats rather than a staple of competitive tournament play.

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