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
Finish: Foil

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€50.46market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026€4.99 – €50.46 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card is a quintessential example of the classic dragon archetype, representing the power and endurance often associated with the game's earliest legendary creatures. Its ability to grow stronger through the expenditure of resources makes it a formidable presence on the table, cementing its status as an iconic centerpiece for any collection.

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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 has served as the iconic face of Magic: The Gathering since its original release in the 1993 Alpha set. Designed by Richard Garfield as a rare, powerful flyer, it was intended to represent the quintessential high-cost dragon archetype. The Tenth Edition version, featuring artwork by Donato Giancola, maintains the creature's legacy as a cornerstone of red mana strategy, designed to be a game-ending threat that players could build their decks around.

This specific iteration from Tenth Edition was released in 2007 as part of the game's core set refresh, which sought to bring modern aesthetic standards to classic cards. Donato Giancola, a renowned fantasy illustrator, reimagined the dragon with a more grounded, realistic anatomical approach that departed from the more stylized, high-fantasy illustrations of the 1990s. The card was well-received by the player base for its nostalgic value and the improved, crisp aesthetic that characterized the Tenth Edition era.

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