Magic: The Gathering

Shivan Dragon

Tenth Edition 230 • rare

Set: Tenth Edition
Collector number: 230
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Donato Giancola
Market price: $0.53

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$0.53market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.48 – $0.53 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card, the Shivan Dragon holds a storied place in the history of the game as an iconic representation of powerful, fire-breathing creatures. Its presence in this specific set offers collectors a classic centerpiece that captures the enduring appeal of high-cost, high-impact dragons.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

The undisputed master of the mountains of Shiv.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Shivan Dragon made its debut in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, quickly establishing itself as the quintessential powerhouse creature for the red color identity. As one of the game's original iconic designs, it was created by game designer Richard Garfield to embody the essence of high-fantasy stakes, utilizing the fire-breathing mechanic that allowed players to sink excess mana into its attack power, making it a formidable late-game threat that defined many early competitive matches.

This specific iteration from the Tenth Edition, released in 2007, marked the final appearance of the classic Donato Giancola illustration in the core set rotation. Giancola, a celebrated fantasy artist, sought to capture the sheer scale and majesty of the dragon, moving away from more whimsical depictions to a grounded, realistic aesthetic. The card was widely received as a definitive version of the creature, maintaining its status as a staple for both nostalgic collectors and players who valued its simple but devastatingly effective mechanical design.

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