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: $0.22

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$0.22market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.18 – $0.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card, this piece represents a cornerstone of high-impact gameplay where its presence on the battlefield demands immediate attention. Collectors prize it for its status as an iconic figure within the game, serving as a powerful centerpiece that defines the traditional strength of red-aligned creatures.

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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 one of the most iconic creatures in the history of Magic: The Gathering, originally appearing in the Alpha set of 1993. By the release of the Magic 2010 core set, the card had been reimagined numerous times to reflect changing aesthetics and updated game rules. This version was part of a major redesign effort for the 2010 set, which sought to modernize core cards while preserving their legacy status as powerful, high-cost threats in a deck.

Artist Donato Giancola was commissioned to provide a fresh interpretation for this specific printing. Known for his technical mastery and ability to blend traditional fantasy tropes with a sophisticated, painterly style, Giancola focused on rendering the dragon with a sense of immense, tactile weight and realistic texture. The artwork was well-received by players for its grounded, dynamic posture, which successfully transitioned the classic creature into a contemporary visual identity that felt both nostalgic and polished.

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