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
- $0.09
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 is an iconic creature in Magic: The Gathering, appearing in the game's Alpha set in 1993 as a centerpiece of the red color identity. The Magic Origins version, released in 2015, serves as a quintessential reprint intended to anchor the core set's nostalgic and accessible experience for both new and returning players. As a fire-breathing dragon, it remains one of the most recognizable designs in fantasy card gaming history, embodying the high-power, high-cost archetype of early trading card game development.
This particular printing features artwork by the acclaimed illustrator Donato Giancola, who was commissioned to provide a modern interpretation of the classic beast. Giancola focused on bringing a sense of weight and ancient majesty to the creature, utilizing his signature detailed style to emphasize the dragon's elemental connection to flame. The illustration was well-received by the player base for its sophisticated lighting and realistic textures, successfully updating a legendary card while maintaining the intimidating presence that defined the original art by Melissa Benson.
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