Magic: The Gathering

Nesting Dragon

Commander 2018 24 • rare

Set: Commander 2018
Collector number: 24
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Jehan Choo
Market price: $0.79

Add this to your collection →Add to wishlist Buy this card on eBay

$0.79est. via TCGplayer

0collectors have this

0copies owned

4other printings of this card

Market

What it's worth

$0.79market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.67 – $0.82 over the tracked period

Estimate for a typical copy of Nesting Dragon; condition, printing, and grading move the real number.

Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card, this piece represents a distinct find for any collection. Its nature as a dragon makes it a classic centerpiece for those who value the mythical creatures often found in these card sets.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

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

Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.

Buy

Where to find one

Search for Nesting Dragon on the marketplaces collectors use.

Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.

Provenance

Where it came from

Nesting Dragon was released in 2018 as part of the Nature of the Beast deck for the Magic: The Gathering Commander 2018 set. Designed for the multiplayer Commander format, the card was created to provide a repeatable token-generation mechanic tied to the landfall keyword, reflecting the set's focus on land-based strategies and elemental themes.

The card features artwork by Jehan Choo, who utilized a lush, vibrant palette to evoke the imagery of a dragon tending to its brood. Choo's composition emphasizes the protective nature of the creature, blending soft, natural textures with the imposing scale typical of dragon depictions in fantasy gaming. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, flavor-rich inclusion for decks focused on red mana ramp and dragon-tribal synergies.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Collectors

Who's collecting this

Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.

Nobody public has added this card yet — be the first.

About

About Nesting Dragon

Nesting Dragon is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Commander 2018 24 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

How many collectors track Nesting Dragon on collecto.rs?

Nesting Dragon doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.

Can I track my own copy of Nesting Dragon?

Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.

Where does the Nesting Dragon catalog entry come from?

The catalog entry for Nesting Dragon is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.