Shivan Dragon
Welcome Deck 2016 13 • rare
- Set
- Welcome Deck 2016
- Collector number
- 13
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
- Market price
- $0.13
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 Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, quickly becoming one of the most iconic creatures in the game's history. It was designed as a powerhouse rare, embodying the red color identity through its massive size, flying ability, and a fire-breathing mechanic that allowed players to pump its power with additional mana. The illustration for the original card, created by Mel White, established the archetypal image of a red dragon that has defined the creature's visual representation in the game for decades.
The version from the 2016 Welcome Deck was produced as an introductory tool, intended to showcase the classic power and mechanics of Magic to new players. By including such a legendary card in a beginner-focused product, Wizards of the Coast aimed to connect contemporary players with the historical legacy of the game. While the artwork in this specific printing maintains the familiar essence of the creature, it serves as a functional reprint that reflects the evolution of the game's frame design while preserving the card's original mechanical identity.
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