Quick Answer

Nesting Dragon is a rare Creature — Dragon from C18 (C18) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.53 USD. Legal in Commander.

Nesting Dragon MTG card

Nesting Dragon

Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, create a 0/2 red Dragon Egg creature token with defender and "When this token dies, create a 2/2 red Dragon creature token with flying and '{R}: This token gets +1/+0 until end of turn.'"

Card Stats

5/4 rare CMC: 5.0 C18 C18 🎨 Jehan Choo
Flying Landfall

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nesting Dragon? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, create a 0/2 red Dragon Egg creature token with defender and "When this token dies, create a 2/2 red Dragon creature token with flying and '{R}: This token gets +1/+0 until end of turn.'""

How much mana does Nesting Dragon cost to cast? Basics

Nesting Dragon has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Nesting Dragon's mana cost of {3}{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.

Nesting Dragon 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.

Nesting Dragon's current oracle text is: "Flying Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, create a 0/2 red Dragon Egg creature token with defender and "When this token dies, create a 2/2 red Dragon creature token with flying and '{R}: This token gets +1/+0 until end of turn.'""

What is the current price of Nesting Dragon? Pricing

The current market price for Nesting Dragon is approximately $0.53 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Nesting Dragon? Pricing

You can purchase Nesting 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 Nesting Dragon legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Nesting Dragon legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Nesting Dragon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nesting 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 Nesting Dragon legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Nesting Dragon legal in Legacy? Legality

Nesting Dragon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nesting Dragon legal in Vintage? Legality

Nesting 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 Nesting Dragon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nesting 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 Nesting Dragon from? Details

This printing of Nesting Dragon is from C18 (C18), with collector number 24.

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

What is Nesting Dragon's rarity? Details

Nesting Dragon is a rare card in C18.

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

Who illustrated Nesting Dragon? Details

Nesting Dragon was illustrated by Jehan Choo.

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

What is Nesting Dragon's power and toughness? Details

Nesting Dragon is a 5/4 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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