Shivan Dragon
Ninth Edition 219★ • rare
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 219★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
- Finish
- Foil
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 original 1993 Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering, quickly establishing itself as a quintessential icon of the game. By the time it appeared in the 2005 Ninth Edition core set, it had been reimagined by artist Donato Giancola. This version sought to bring a more sophisticated, painterly aesthetic to the classic fire-breathing creature, grounding the high-fantasy dragon in a tangible, cinematic scale that differed from the stylized illustrations of earlier iterations.
Ninth Edition marked a significant era for the game, as it was the first core set to feature the modern card frame design for a base set release. The inclusion of the Shivan Dragon here was intentional, serving as a touchstone for veteran players while introducing newcomers to a powerful, game-ending threat. Giancola's design was widely praised for its technical execution, helping the card maintain its status as an aspirational centerpiece for players during the mid-2000s.
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