Rathi Dragon
Ninth Edition 210★ • rare
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 210★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Christopher Rush
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)
When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless you sacrifice two Mountains.
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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Where it came from
The Rathi Dragon card was originally introduced to the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem in the Tempest expansion of 1997. As part of the Ninth Edition core set, which spanned 350 cards and served as a bridge between older mechanics and modern design standards, this version features the classic artwork by D. Alexander Gregory. The card embodies the aggressive, high-risk, high-reward gameplay characteristic of Red mana creatures during the late 1990s, requiring the player to sacrifice lands to bring the dragon onto the battlefield.
The design of the Rathi Dragon reflects the lore of Rath, a plane of existence that served as a staging ground for the Phyrexian invasion of Dominaria. Gregory's illustration captures the imposing, predatory nature of these creatures within the dark, atmospheric aesthetics that defined the Tempest block. When the card was reprinted for the Ninth Edition, it retained its status as a formidable dragon archetype, serving as a staple example of the 'big red' creature design that prioritized raw power over board longevity.
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