Quick Answer

Dragon Roost is a rare Enchantment from 10E (10E) costing {4}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.7 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dragon Roost MTG card

Dragon Roost

Enchantment

Card Text

{5}{R}{R}: Create a 5/5 red Dragon creature token with flying. (It can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)

Dragons erupt from peaks of chaos and flow from rivers of molten rage.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 10E 10E 🎨 Jim Pavelec

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.70
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TCGPlayer
$3.54
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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Card Kingdom
$6.99
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Cardmarket
€0.45
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Cardmarket
€3.49
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dragon Roost? Basics

Dragon Roost is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{5}{R}{R}: Create a 5/5 red Dragon creature token with flying. (It can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)"

How much mana does Dragon Roost cost to cast? Basics

Dragon Roost has a mana cost of {4}{R}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Dragon Roost's mana cost of {4}{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.

Dragon Roost has a mana value of 6.0. 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 Roost's current oracle text is: "{5}{R}{R}: Create a 5/5 red Dragon creature token with flying. (It can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)"

What is the current price of Dragon Roost? Pricing

The current market price for Dragon Roost is approximately $0.7 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.54 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.45 EUR.

Where can I buy Dragon Roost? Pricing

You can purchase Dragon Roost 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 Roost normal: $0.7 | foil: $3.54

Is Dragon Roost legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Dragon Roost legal in Modern? Legality

Dragon Roost is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dragon Roost legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dragon Roost 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 Roost legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Dragon Roost legal in Legacy? Legality

Dragon Roost is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dragon Roost legal in Vintage? Legality

Dragon Roost 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 Roost legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dragon Roost 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 Roost from? Details

This printing of Dragon Roost is from 10E (10E), with collector number 197.

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

What is Dragon Roost's rarity? Details

Dragon Roost is a rare card in 10E.

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

Who illustrated Dragon Roost? Details

Dragon Roost was illustrated by Jim Pavelec.

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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