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
- $0.49
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 made its debut in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, quickly establishing itself as the quintessential powerhouse creature of the early game. Its design, characterized by the ability to pump its power through red mana, represented the core philosophy of the game's fire-aligned color. This specific printing from the 2012 Duels of the Planeswalkers promotional set serves as a modern iteration of that foundational card, designed to introduce new digital-era players to the iconic mascot of the franchise.
The artwork for this version retains the fierce, high-fantasy aesthetic that has defined the dragon since its inception, emphasizing its imposing scale and connection to volcanic environments. While the original illustration by Melissa Benson became a piece of gaming history, later versions like this one continue the tradition of showcasing the creature as a symbol of late-game dominance. It remains a staple of Magic's legacy, often appearing in introductory products to teach players about resource management and threat assessment.
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