Lightning Dragon
Urza's Saga Promos 202 • rare
- Set
- Urza's Saga Promos
- Collector number
- 202
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flying
Echo 2 generic mana red mana red mana (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.)
red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Lightning Dragon was released in 1998 as a promotional card for the Urza's Saga expansion of Magic: The Gathering. These promotional versions were distributed through the DCI (Duelists' Convocation International) tournament program, specifically as rewards for participants in regional tournaments. The card features unique alternate artwork by artist Donato Giancola, distinguishing it from the standard version found in booster packs.
The design of the Urza's Saga set centered on the lore of the artificer Urza and featured the introduction of the 'echo' mechanic. Giancola’s illustration for this promo highlights the dragon’s draconic power, utilizing a bold, painterly style that emphasizes the creature's ferocity and elemental affinity. At the time of its release, the card was well-received by the player base for both its functional utility in red-based aggressive decks and its highly collectible, visually distinct aesthetic.
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