Magic: The Gathering

Shivan Dragon

From the Vault: Dragons 13 • rare

Set: From the Vault: Dragons
Collector number: 13
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Justin Sweet
Finish: Foil

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card, this piece represents an iconic archetype that defines high-stakes play through its powerful presence on the table. Its inclusion in this specialized collection elevates it as a prized example of fantasy artistry, capturing the dramatic scale and history inherent to its kind.

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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 first appeared in the original Magic: The Gathering Alpha set in 1993, quickly becoming an iconic representative of the red mana color identity and the game's high-fantasy roots. The From the Vault: Dragons edition, released in 2008, was a premium curated collection designed to celebrate the most powerful and storied dragons in the game's history, showcasing updated art and special foil treatments to appeal to long-time collectors.

This specific iteration features artwork by Justin Sweet, who reimagined the classic creature with a focus on a more organic, grounded aesthetic compared to the original illustration. Sweet’s portrayal emphasizes the dragon’s immense scale and fiery breath within a dramatic, shadowed landscape, reflecting the set’s mission to provide collectors with a refined and aesthetically cohesive tribute to the game's most legendary draconic figures.

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