Magic: The Gathering

Shivan Dragon

Welcome Deck 2017 22 • rare

Set: Welcome Deck 2017
Collector number: 22
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Donato Giancola
Market price: $0.12

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What it's worth

$0.12market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.08 – $0.12 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Shivan Dragon is a rare card that serves as a foundational example of a high-power creature capable of scaling its strength through its ability. Collectors prize this card for its iconic role in the history of the game, representing a classic archetype of aerial dominance.

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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 is one of the original creatures from the 1993 Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering, designed by Richard Garfield to be the game's quintessential 'big dragon' threat. As a rare card featuring fire-breathing mechanics, it served as a powerful centerpiece for many early decks and became the most recognizable symbol of the game's power curve during its formative years.

The 2017 Welcome Deck version features art by Greg Staples, who provides a modern, high-fidelity interpretation of the iconic creature. This printing was specifically curated for introductory products meant to onboard new players, intentionally stripping away complex mechanics to showcase the dragon's classic ability to grow stronger through the consumption of mana, ensuring it remained a formative experience for a new generation of enthusiasts.

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