Magic: The Gathering

Rathi Dragon

Tempest 196 • rare

Set: Tempest
Collector number: 196
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Christopher Rush
Market price: $1.24

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$1.24market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.15 – $1.24 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Tempest set, the Rathi Dragon represents a powerful addition to a collection. Its presence on the table serves as a significant threat that can dominate a game through its distinct abilities.

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Card face

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.

Wrap the flame as twine Kingdoms will be thine.

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

The Rathi Dragon was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a central set in the Rath cycle, Tempest introduced players to the Phyrexians' artificial plane of Rath, a dark and industrial landscape designed to facilitate the invasion of Dominaria. The dragon reflects the set's high-fantasy, high-stakes aesthetic, serving as a powerful red creature card that required players to sacrifice lands to bring it into play, embodying the set's focus on aggressive resource management.

The card was illustrated by Donato Giancola, a celebrated fantasy artist known for his painterly, classical approach to concept art. Giancola's design for the Rathi Dragon emphasizes a lean, serpentine form and organic textures, moving away from the more traditional, bulky dragon archetypes seen in early Magic sets. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its visually striking appearance and its mechanical viability in competitive environments of the late nineties.

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About

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