Magic: The Gathering

Phantasmal Dragon

Magic 2012 71 • uncommon

Set: Magic 2012
Collector number: 71
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Wayne Reynolds
Market price: $0.26

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$0.26market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.22 – $0.27 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon creature card stands out for its unique place within the set. Its design offers a distinct tactical presence on the board, making it a sought-after piece for those who appreciate the visual narrative captured in its illustration.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it.

Its hunger and ire are no less for being wrought of lies and mist.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Phantasmal Dragon was released in 2011 as part of the Magic 2012 core set, a collection designed to streamline the game for new players while providing strategic depth for veterans. The card functions as a classic 'glass cannon' creature, reflecting a design philosophy common in blue-aligned cards where powerful offensive capabilities are balanced by a fragile defense mechanism that destroys the creature upon being targeted.

The illustration was crafted by long-time Magic: The Gathering artist Wayne Reynolds. Reynolds is celebrated for his high-energy, dynamic compositions and distinctive, heavily textured rendering style. For this piece, he aimed to emphasize the ethereal, translucent nature of the dragon, visually representing its magical composition rather than a physical, scaled beast, which helped distinguish the card within the visual landscape of the 2012 set.

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About

About Phantasmal Dragon

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