Magic: The Gathering

Shivan Dragon

Magic 2015 281 • rare

Set: Magic 2015
Collector number: 281
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Donato Giancola
Market price: $0.14

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$0.14market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.09 – $0.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from this set, the Shivan Dragon is a classic archetype that defines the power of fire-breathing creatures in play. Its ability to grow stronger by spending mana provides a persistent threat that forces opponents to manage their resources carefully throughout the game.

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Card face

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 1993 Limited Edition Alpha set as one of the most iconic and powerful creatures in the early landscape of Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Richard Garfield, the card was intended to capture the classic fantasy archetype of a fire-breathing terror, quickly establishing itself as a benchmark for high-cost, game-ending threats that forced opponents to react immediately or face defeat.

For the Magic 2015 core set, this iteration features artwork by Greg Staples, who provides a modern, visceral interpretation of the dragon. Staples focused on emphasizing the creature's immense scale and elemental nature, departing from the classic aesthetics of previous versions while maintaining the card's stature as a core pillar of the game's identity. The design has been widely received as a definitive visual upgrade, cementing the card's enduring status as a staple for players and collectors alike.

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