Volcanic Dragon
Mirage 201 • rare
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 201
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Janine Johnston
- Market price
- $0.79
What it does
Flying, haste
Speed and fire are always a deadly combination.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Volcanic Dragon was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the first set in the Mirage block, it marked a significant shift in the game's design philosophy, focusing on a more cohesive mechanical environment and a distinct tropical, desert-themed aesthetic that moved away from the eclectic hodgepodge of earlier sets. The dragon served as a quintessential example of the red color pie’s identity, emphasizing direct damage and high-cost, high-impact creature design.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Brian Snoddy, whose work was a staple of the era. His depiction of the creature emphasizes the elemental, fiery nature of the dragon, blending rugged textures with the vibrant color palette associated with the set’s setting. Upon its release, it became a recognizable staple for players of the era, particularly in casual formats where its ability to threaten the board was highly valued for its straightforward utility and thematic resonance.
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