Shivan Dragon
30th Anniversary Edition 170 • rare
- Set
- 30th Anniversary Edition
- Collector number
- 170
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Melissa A. Benson
- Market price
- €116.82
What it does
Flying
red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
While it's true most Dragons are cruel, the Shivan Dragon seems to take particular glee in the misery of others, often tormenting its victims much like a cat plays with a mouse before delivering the final blow.
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 game's early history. It was designed to capture the classic fantasy archetype of a fire-breathing dragon, providing players with an iconic endgame threat that demanded a swift response from opponents. Melissa A. Benson's original artwork became synonymous with the game's aesthetic identity, blending a sense of menace with the vibrant, imaginative style that defined the era of early trading card games.
The 30th Anniversary Edition, released in 2022, serves as a commemorative celebration of three decades of Magic: The Gathering. This set features high-quality recreations of cards from the original Limited Edition Alpha, allowing modern players to experience the visual and mechanical legacy of the game's inception. By reprinting the Shivan Dragon with its classic art and the modern 30th Anniversary branding, Wizards of the Coast provided a nostalgic touchstone that honors the card's status as one of the most recognizable and influential creatures in the history of the hobby.
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