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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Lore

Why it matters

This rare creature card holds a foundational place in the game's history, representing the classic archetype of a powerful flying dragon. As a staple of early sets, it remains a highly recognizable icon for collectors who value its enduring legacy and striking visual representation.

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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 original Magic: The Gathering Alpha set in 1993, quickly becoming the quintessential representation of a powerful creature in the game. It was designed to capture the classic fantasy archetype of a fire-breathing mountain dragon, serving as a high-cost finisher that rewarded players for managing their resources to boost its attack power. Its enduring popularity led to numerous reprints across the game's history, cementing its status as an iconic piece of collectible gaming culture.

This specific iteration from the Tenth Edition, released in 2007, features artwork by the acclaimed fantasy illustrator Donato Giancola. Giancola aimed to provide a modern, sophisticated interpretation of the dragon, emphasizing dynamic posture and detailed anatomical scales that contrasted with the more stylized, blocky depictions found in earlier decades. Within the community, this version is frequently highlighted for its refined aesthetic, representing the artistic shift toward high-fantasy realism that characterized the core sets of that era.

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