Quick Answer

Dragonlord's Prerogative is a rare Instant from DTK (DTK) costing {4}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dragonlord's Prerogative MTG card

Dragonlord's Prerogative

Instant

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may reveal a Dragon card from your hand. If you revealed a Dragon card or controlled a Dragon as you cast this spell, this spell can't be countered. Draw four cards.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 DTK DTK 🎨 Seb McKinnon

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.17
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.74
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.17
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.54
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dragonlord's Prerogative? Basics

Dragonlord's Prerogative is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may reveal a Dragon card from your hand. If you revealed a Dragon card or controlled a Dragon as you cast this spell, this spell can't be countered. Draw four cards."

How much mana does Dragonlord's Prerogative cost to cast? Basics

Dragonlord's Prerogative has a mana cost of {4}{U}{U}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Dragonlord's Prerogative's mana cost of {4}{U}{U} 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.

Dragonlord's Prerogative 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.

Dragonlord's Prerogative's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may reveal a Dragon card from your hand. If you revealed a Dragon card or controlled a Dragon as you cast this spell, this spell can't be countered. Draw four cards."

What is the current price of Dragonlord's Prerogative? Pricing

The current market price for Dragonlord's Prerogative is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.74 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Dragonlord's Prerogative? Pricing

You can purchase Dragonlord's Prerogative 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.

Dragonlord's Prerogative normal: $0.17 | foil: $0.74

Is Dragonlord's Prerogative legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dragonlord's Prerogative in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dragonlord's Prerogative legal in Modern? Legality

Dragonlord's Prerogative is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dragonlord's Prerogative legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dragonlord's Prerogative 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 Dragonlord's Prerogative legal in Pioneer? Legality

Dragonlord's Prerogative is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Dragonlord's Prerogative legal in Legacy? Legality

Dragonlord's Prerogative is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dragonlord's Prerogative legal in Vintage? Legality

Dragonlord's Prerogative 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 Dragonlord's Prerogative legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dragonlord's Prerogative 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 Dragonlord's Prerogative from? Details

This printing of Dragonlord's Prerogative is from DTK (DTK), with collector number 52.

Dragonlord's Prerogative may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dragonlord's Prerogative's rarity? Details

Dragonlord's Prerogative is a rare card in DTK.

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

Who illustrated Dragonlord's Prerogative? Details

Dragonlord's Prerogative was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.

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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