Opportunistic Dragon
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander 228 • rare
- Set
- Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander
- Collector number
- 228
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
Flying
When this creature enters, choose target Human or artifact an opponent controls. For as long as this creature remains on the battlefield, gain control of that permanent, it loses all abilities, and it can't attack or block.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Opportunistic Dragon was released as part of the Throne of Eldraine set in 2019, specifically appearing within the accompanying Brawl decks. The card was designed for the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem to provide players with a creature capable of disrupting artifacts and planeswalkers, fitting the thematic 'fairytale gone wrong' aesthetic that defined the Eldraine plane. Its mechanics emphasize the dragon's predatory nature, allowing it to hoard key items or characters from an opponent's side of the board.
The illustration was rendered by artist Jason Felix, who utilized a striking, high-contrast style to depict the dragon mid-flight, clutching treasures within its claws. The design choice aimed to capture the greedy, opportunistic lore of the creature, emphasizing its role as a disruptive threat in a Commander or Brawl format. Upon its release, the card gained recognition among competitive players for its tactical utility and its ability to neutralize high-value permanents during crucial moments in a game.
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