• Shivan Dragon (Repaint)
  • Shivan Dragon (Repaint)

    Shivan Dragon (Repaint)

    Artist
    Melissa Benson
    Year
    2013
    Medium
    Oil Paint & Colored Pencils
    Set/Console Name
    Alpha
    Console/Game
    Magic the Gathering
    C.O.A.
    yes
    Painted A.P.
    yes
    Substrate Material
    Oil Paper
    Substrate Dimensions
    11"W x 10"H
    Image Area Dimensions
    6"W x 7"H
    Frame Dimensions
    Unframed
    Handmade Protective Case
    YES
    Reserved List
    No

    Shivan Dragon is one of those cards every Magic player recognizes- a flying, fire- breathing 5/5 creature iconic for red’s aggressive fantasy. First printed in Alpha (1993), it was a classic example of a big finisher that has captured imaginations for over 30 years. As a flying creature, it was tough to block, especially in early Magic when small creatures dominated. With its pump ability for just a single red mana (+1/+0 until end of turn), Shivan Dragon has reach for combat or direct damage- especially useful when removing a blocker isn’t possible. It was a very powerful card, although its high mana cost and vulnerability to removal limited its performance. In Old School (93/94), it’s a staple in many Mono-Red Aggro or Red midrange decks, often serving as the top-end finisher. Shivan Dragon sees occasional play in Commander decks, particularly in dragon-themed decks or mono-red tribal builds. Shivan Dragon is not on the Reserved List and has been reprinted many times.
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