Magic: The Gathering

Needlethorn Drake

Strixhaven: School of Mages 208 • common

Set: Strixhaven: School of Mages
Collector number: 208
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: green mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green · Blue
Artist: Donato Giancola
Market price: $0.12

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What it's worth

$0.12market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.12 – $0.15 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature, the Needlethorn Drake serves as a fundamental building block for deck construction, offering reliable accessibility for players looking to fill their ranks. Its presence in this set reflects the focused artistry of the series, turning a standard card into a grounded, illustrative piece for any collection.

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Card face

What it does

Flying, deathtouch

As they learn to fly, young drakes have a tendency to accidentally impale trees, cliffs, and unsuspecting students.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Needlethorn Drake was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages set, designed to represent the aesthetic of the Witherbloom college within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. The card reflects the set's focus on the duality of life and death, depicting a creature crafted from organic, thorny matter typical of the swampy, life-draining magical traditions associated with that faction.

The artwork was commissioned from the acclaimed fantasy illustrator Donato Giancola. Known for his technical mastery and classical influence, Giancola sought to bridge the gap between biological anatomy and botanical decay. The piece was well-received by players for its atmospheric rendering of the Drake, effectively translating the card's common rarity function into a visually distinct and evocative character design.

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About Needlethorn Drake

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