Snapping Drake
Starter 1999 52 • common
- Set
- Starter 1999
- Collector number
- 52
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Christopher Rush
- Market price
- $0.25
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Snapping Drake was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering Starter 1999 set, an introductory product designed by Wizards of the Coast to simplify the complex game mechanics for new players. The set functioned as a standalone experience that introduced core creature types and fundamental gameplay concepts to a growing global audience during a period of rapid expansion for the collectible card game market.
The artwork was provided by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic figures in the early history of Magic: The Gathering. Rush, best known for illustrating the original Black Lotus, employed a dynamic and aggressive style for the Snapping Drake to effectively communicate the card's function as a blue-aligned flying attacker. The illustration was well-received by players of the era for its clear visual narrative and its contribution to the cohesive aesthetic of the Starter set.
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