Slumbering Dragon
Magic 2013 148 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2013
- Collector number
- 148
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $1.91
What it does
Flying
This creature can't attack or block unless it has five or more +1/+1 counters on it.
Whenever a creature attacks you or a planeswalker you control, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Slumbering Dragon was released in 2012 as part of the Magic 2013 core set, a collection designed by Wizards of the Coast to serve as a foundational entry point for new players while maintaining mechanical depth for veterans. The set focused on iconic fantasy tropes, and the dragon was conceived as a red rare that rewards players for defensive play, a departure from the aggressive, fast-paced playstyles typically associated with the color red in the game's color pie.
The card features artwork by the illustrator Slawomir Maniak, who was tasked with visualizing a creature that embodies latent power. The visual design emphasizes the creature's dormant state, utilizing warm, earthy tones to contrast with the typical fiery imagery associated with dragons. Upon its release, the card was noted for its unique 'sleeper' mechanic, requiring opponents to contribute to its growth before it awakens, a design choice that sparked discussion regarding the balance of reactive versus proactive gameplay.
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