Magic: The Gathering

Shivan Dragon

Magic 2010 156 • rare

Set: Magic 2010
Collector number: 156
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Donato Giancola
Market price: $0.20

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$0.20market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.18 – $0.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Shivan Dragon is a staple of its card game, prized by collectors as a classic representation of a high-cost, high-reward creature. Its rare status reflects the power it brings to the table, where its ability to grow stronger through repeated investments of resources makes it a formidable threat in any match.

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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 Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, quickly becoming the quintessential representation of a red creature. By the time the Magic 2010 core set was released, the card had undergone numerous aesthetic reimaginings, serving as a nostalgic touchstone for veteran players while maintaining its status as a foundational archetype for new ones.

This specific version, illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, captures the creature in a dynamic, high-fantasy style that emphasizes its raw, draconic power and elemental affinity for fire. Briclot’s design moved away from the more traditional, static poses of earlier iterations, opting for a cinematic composition that was well-received by players for its modern sensibility and intense color palette.

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