Shivan Dragon
Secret Lair Countdown 1993 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Countdown
- Collector number
- 1993
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Justine Jones
- Market price
- $0.93
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 is one of the most iconic creatures in the history of Magic: The Gathering, originally appearing in the game's 1993 Alpha set. As a staple of early gameplay, it became synonymous with the high-mana-cost 'bombs' that defined the red color identity. This specific iteration was released as part of the Secret Lair Countdown Kit, a limited-edition advent calendar-style product designed to celebrate the game's 30th anniversary by featuring commemorative versions of historically significant cards.
For this 30th-anniversary printing, artist Justine Jones reimagined the legendary dragon, moving away from the traditional fiery depictions to favor a more stylized, contemporary aesthetic. The design emphasizes the creature's mythic stature while fitting into the distinct, often experimental visual language of the Secret Lair series. The card was met with appreciation from longtime fans who saw it as a respectful homage to the game's foundation, blending nostalgia for the original 1993 debut with modern artistic sensibilities.
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