Magic: The Gathering

Nesting Dragon

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander 225 • rare

Set: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander
Collector number: 225
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Jehan Choo
Market price: $0.60

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Market

What it's worth

$0.60market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.28 – $0.60 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card from the Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander set represents a unique addition for any collector focused on draconic themes. Its status as a rare printing makes it a sought-after piece for those looking to round out their dragon-focused rosters.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, create a 0/2 red Dragon Egg creature token with defender and "When this token dies, create a 2/2 red Dragon creature token with flying and 'red mana: This token gets +1/+0 until end of turn.'"

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Nesting Dragon is a creature card released in the 2017 Wizards of the Coast set titled Commander 2017. This specific iteration was featured as part of the Draconic Domination deck, a tribal-themed preconstructed product designed to celebrate the history of dragon-themed cards within the Magic: The Gathering franchise. The set sought to provide players with a cohesive, ready-to-play experience that highlighted iconic mechanics and high-impact creature types.

The artwork for the Nesting Dragon was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov. In designing the piece, Velinov focused on capturing the essence of a guardian dragon, depicting the creature in a protective stance over its clutch. The design received positive attention from players for its thematic resonance, as the card's mechanical ability to create Dragon tokens upon landing land cards effectively mirrors the visual narrative of a dragon nurturing its brood.

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Other printings

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About

About Nesting Dragon

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