Magic: The Gathering

Snapping Drake

Beatdown Box Set 15 • common

Set: Beatdown Box Set
Collector number: 15
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Christopher Rush
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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature within the Beatdown Box Set, this card represents the essential foundations that allow a player to build a functional deck. Christopher Rush’s illustration gives this drake a distinct visual identity, making it a reliable piece for those who appreciate the aesthetic history of early card collections.

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What it does

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)

Drakes claim to be dragons—until the dragons show up.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Snapping Drake was first released as part of the Beatdown Box Set in 2000, a themed product designed to introduce new players to Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the rivalry between green and red color archetypes, pitting aggressive, creature-heavy decks against one another to showcase fundamental gameplay mechanics.

The card features artwork by the prolific Christopher Rush, a foundational artist for the game known for his iconic portrayals of creatures and spells during the system's early years. His depiction of the Drake emphasizes the creature's predatory nature, aligning with the common-rarity design philosophy of providing efficient, utilitarian flying threats for deck building.

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