Quick Answer

Nalathni Dragon is a rare Creature — Dragon from MB2 (MB2) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Commander.

Nalathni Dragon MTG card

Nalathni Dragon

Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying; banding (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.) {R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. If this ability has been activated four or more times this turn, sacrifice this creature at the beginning of the next end step.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 4.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 Filip Burburan
Banding Flying

Market Prices

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$0.19
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$4.87
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$0.49
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$10.99
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€0.19
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€4.55
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nalathni Dragon? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying; banding (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.) {R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. If this ability has been activated four or more times this turn, sacrifice this creature at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Nalathni Dragon cost to cast? Basics

Nalathni Dragon has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Nalathni Dragon's mana cost of {2}{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.

Nalathni Dragon has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Nalathni Dragon's current oracle text is: "Flying; banding (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.) {R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. If this ability has been activated four or more times this turn, sacrifice this creature at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Nalathni Dragon? Pricing

The current market price for Nalathni Dragon is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.87 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Nalathni Dragon? Pricing

You can purchase Nalathni 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.

Nalathni Dragon normal: $0.19 | foil: $4.87

Is Nalathni Dragon legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Nalathni Dragon legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Nalathni Dragon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nalathni 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 Nalathni Dragon legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Nalathni Dragon legal in Legacy? Legality

Nalathni Dragon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nalathni Dragon legal in Vintage? Legality

Nalathni 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 Nalathni Dragon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nalathni 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 Nalathni Dragon from? Details

This printing of Nalathni Dragon is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 197.

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

What is Nalathni Dragon's rarity? Details

Nalathni Dragon is a rare card in MB2.

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

Who illustrated Nalathni Dragon? Details

Nalathni Dragon was illustrated by Filip Burburan.

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

What is Nalathni Dragon's power and toughness? Details

Nalathni Dragon is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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