Magic: The Gathering

Shivan Dragon

Magic Origins 285 • rare

Set: Magic Origins
Collector number: 285
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Donato Giancola
Market price: $0.12

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$0.12market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.07 – $0.12 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Magic Origins set, this piece represents a foundational archetype of power within the game. Its presence on the table serves as a classic late-game threat, demanding immediate attention from opponents due to its ability to grow in strength through a specialized mana investment.

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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 is a foundational element of Magic: The Gathering, appearing in the game's initial Alpha release in 1993. It was designed by Richard Garfield as the quintessential 'big threat' red creature, balancing high power with a fire-breathing ability that allowed players to sink excess mana into its attack strength. This design philosophy established a template for dragon creatures that persists throughout the game's history.

The Magic Origins iteration, released in 2015, serves as a retrospective tribute to the game's early years. Featuring artwork by Bram Sels, this version leans into a modern, high-definition aesthetic while maintaining the iconic pose that defined Melnii's original 1993 illustration. It was included in this core set to ground new players in the game's most enduring creature archetype, bridging the gap between legacy staples and contemporary card design.

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