Quick Answer

Dragon Arch is a uncommon Artifact from 2X2 (2X2) costing {5}. Current price: $1.64 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dragon Arch MTG card

Dragon Arch

Artifact

Card Text

{2}, {T}: You may put a multicolored creature card from your hand onto the battlefield.

In their hunger for the arch's power, mages often forget that it only makes dragons easier to summon. It doesn't make them easier to control.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Dana Knutson

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.64
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TCGPlayer
$1.42
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.21
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Cardmarket
€0.62
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dragon Arch? Basics

Dragon Arch is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, {T}: You may put a multicolored creature card from your hand onto the battlefield."

How much mana does Dragon Arch cost to cast? Basics

Dragon Arch has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Dragon Arch's mana cost of {5} 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.

Dragon Arch has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Dragon Arch's current oracle text is: "{2}, {T}: You may put a multicolored creature card from your hand onto the battlefield."

What is the current price of Dragon Arch? Pricing

The current market price for Dragon Arch is approximately $1.64 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.42 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Dragon Arch? Pricing

You can purchase Dragon Arch 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.

Dragon Arch normal: $1.64 | foil: $1.42

Is Dragon Arch legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dragon Arch in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dragon Arch legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dragon Arch in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dragon Arch legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dragon Arch 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 Dragon Arch legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dragon Arch in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dragon Arch legal in Legacy? Legality

Dragon Arch is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dragon Arch legal in Vintage? Legality

Dragon Arch 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 Dragon Arch legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dragon Arch 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 Dragon Arch from? Details

This printing of Dragon Arch is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 305.

Dragon Arch may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dragon Arch's rarity? Details

Dragon Arch is a uncommon card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Dragon Arch? Details

Dragon Arch was illustrated by Dana Knutson.

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

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