Quick Answer

Mordant Dragon is a rare Creature — Dragon from DDG (DDG) costing {3}{R}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.3 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Mordant Dragon MTG card

Mordant Dragon

Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying {1}{R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may have it deal that much damage to target creature that player controls.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 6.0 DDG DDG 🎨 Scott Chou
Flying

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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
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mordant Dragon? Basics

Mordant Dragon is a Creature — Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {1}{R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may have it deal that much damage to target creature that player controls."

How much mana does Mordant Dragon cost to cast? Basics

Mordant Dragon has a mana cost of {3}{R}{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.

Mordant Dragon's mana cost of {3}{R}{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.

Mordant Dragon 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.

Mordant Dragon's current oracle text is: "Flying {1}{R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may have it deal that much damage to target creature that player controls."

What is the current price of Mordant Dragon? Pricing

The current market price for Mordant Dragon is approximately $0.3 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Mordant Dragon? Pricing

You can purchase Mordant Dragon 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 Mordant Dragon legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Mordant Dragon legal in Modern? Legality

Mordant Dragon is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Mordant Dragon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mordant Dragon 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 Mordant Dragon legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Mordant Dragon legal in Legacy? Legality

Mordant Dragon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mordant Dragon legal in Vintage? Legality

Mordant Dragon 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 Mordant Dragon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mordant Dragon 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 Mordant Dragon from? Details

This printing of Mordant Dragon is from DDG (DDG), with collector number 58.

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

What is Mordant Dragon's rarity? Details

Mordant Dragon is a rare card in DDG.

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

Who illustrated Mordant Dragon? Details

Mordant Dragon was illustrated by Scott Chou.

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

What is Mordant Dragon's power and toughness? Details

Mordant Dragon is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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