Shivan Dragon
Duels of the Planeswalkers 53 • rare
- Set
- Duels of the Planeswalkers
- Collector number
- 53
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Flying
red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
The undisputed master of the mountains of Shiv.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Shivan Dragon originally appeared in the 1993 Alpha set as a foundational card for Magic: The Gathering, quickly becoming an iconic symbol of the game's power curve. Designed as the quintessential 'big threat' creature, it defined the red color identity with its combination of flying, fire-breathing abilities, and high mana cost. Its enduring popularity led to numerous reprints, cementing its status as one of the most recognizable cards in the history of the trading card game.
This specific version, released in the 2012 Duels of the Planeswalkers promotional set, features artwork by the acclaimed fantasy illustrator Donato Giancola. Known for his technical mastery and atmospheric use of light, Giancola depicts the dragon with a sense of grounded realism and imposing scale. By updating the classic design, this release sought to bridge the aesthetic gap between the game's vintage roots and its modern digital-era expansion, receiving positive reception from players who appreciated the fresh, painterly take on a classic titan.
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