Magic: The Gathering

Shining Aerosaur

Ixalan 36 • common

Set: Ixalan
Collector number: 36
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 4 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Dan Murayama Scott
Market price: $0.05

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Lore

Why it matters

The Shining Aerosaur represents the common creature tier, serving as a reliable building block for deck construction. Its inclusion in this set places it within a specific thematic environment, where its design contributes to the foundational strategy of a player's collection.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

"The invaders cloak themselves in the shadows of dusk. Aerosaurs hide in the brilliance of the noonday sun."— Caparocti Sunborn

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Shining Aerosaur was released in 2017 as part of the Ixalan expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on a Mesoamerican-inspired plane populated by dinosaurs, conquistador-themed vampires, merfolk, and pirates, drawing from motifs of exploration and treasure hunting. As a common card, it was designed primarily to serve as a reliable staple for the Limited format, providing a solid aerial threat that anchored white-aligned draft strategies during the set's release.

The card features artwork by Dan Murayama Scott, who aimed to capture the majestic and imposing nature of the dinosaur species within the Ixalan ecosystem. Scott’s illustration emphasizes the creature's bioluminescent qualities and leathery wings, aligning with the artistic direction of the set which sought to blend naturalistic prehistoric aesthetics with high-fantasy elements. Upon its release, it was well-regarded by players for its efficiency and thematic cohesion with the set's central dinosaur tribal mechanics.

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Shining AerosaurThe List · #XLN-36 · common · 2019$0.40

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