Shivan Dragon
Secret Lair Drop 1709 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1709
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Julie Bell
- Market price
- $2.39
What it does
Flying
red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
If you feel the mountains of Shiv rumble, pray the volcanos are awakening—and not the dragons.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Shivan Dragon originally debuted in the Limited Edition Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, quickly becoming an iconic symbol of the game due to its status as one of the most powerful red creatures of the early era. The Secret Lair Drop version, featuring collector number 1709, was released by Wizards of the Coast as part of a specialized, limited-availability run, transforming a classic card into a showcase for modern artistic interpretations.
This specific iteration was illustrated by Julie Bell, a renowned fantasy artist celebrated for her work in the Heavy Metal aesthetic and her long-standing collaboration with Boris Vallejo. Bell approached the dragon with a focus on classical high-fantasy musculature and vibrant, painterly light, aiming to honor the dragon’s legendary history while grounding it in her distinctive, detailed style. The card was received by the community as a nostalgic tribute that bridge the gap between Magic's formative years and the more refined art direction of the contemporary game.
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