Quick Answer

Bladewing the Risen is a rare Legendary Creature — Zombie Dragon from C17 (C17) costing {3}{B}{B}{R}{R}. Current price: $1.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bladewing the Risen MTG card

Bladewing the Risen

Legendary Creature — Zombie Dragon

Card Text

Flying When Bladewing enters, you may return target Dragon permanent card from your graveyard to the battlefield. {B}{R}: Dragon creatures get +1/+1 until end of turn.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 7.0 C17 C17 🎨 Kev Walker
Flying

Market Prices

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$1.11
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$1.79
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€0.94
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bladewing the Risen? Basics

Bladewing the Risen is a Legendary Creature — Zombie Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When Bladewing enters, you may return target Dragon permanent card from your graveyard to the battlefield. {B}{R}: Dragon creatures get +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Bladewing the Risen cost to cast? Basics

Bladewing the Risen has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}{R}{R}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Bladewing the Risen's mana cost of {3}{B}{B}{R}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Bladewing the Risen has a mana value of 7.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Bladewing the Risen's current oracle text is: "Flying When Bladewing enters, you may return target Dragon permanent card from your graveyard to the battlefield. {B}{R}: Dragon creatures get +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Bladewing the Risen? Pricing

The current market price for Bladewing the Risen is approximately $1.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.94 EUR.

Where can I buy Bladewing the Risen? Pricing

You can purchase Bladewing the Risen from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Bladewing the Risen legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bladewing the Risen in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Bladewing the Risen legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bladewing the Risen in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Bladewing the Risen legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bladewing the Risen is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Bladewing the Risen legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bladewing the Risen in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Bladewing the Risen legal in Legacy? Legality

Bladewing the Risen is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Bladewing the Risen legal in Vintage? Legality

Bladewing the Risen is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Bladewing the Risen legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bladewing the Risen in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Bladewing the Risen from? Details

This printing of Bladewing the Risen is from C17 (C17), with collector number 163.

Bladewing the Risen may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bladewing the Risen's rarity? Details

Bladewing the Risen is a rare card in C17.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Bladewing the Risen? Details

Bladewing the Risen was illustrated by Kev Walker.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Bladewing the Risen's power and toughness? Details

Bladewing the Risen is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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