Quick Answer

Rimescale Dragon is a rare Snow Creature — Dragon from CSP (CSP) costing {5}{R}{R}. Current price: $2.56 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Rimescale Dragon MTG card

Rimescale Dragon

Snow Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying {2}{S}: Tap target creature and put an ice counter on it. ({S} can be paid with one mana from a snow source.) Creatures with ice counters on them don't untap during their controllers' untap steps.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 7.0 CSP CSP 🎨 Jeff Easley
Flying

Market Prices

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$2.56
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TCGPlayer
$33.98
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Card Kingdom
$2.29
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$29.99
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Cardmarket
€0.78
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€15.10
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rimescale Dragon? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying {2}{S}: Tap target creature and put an ice counter on it. ({S} can be paid with one mana from a snow source.) Creatures with ice counters on them don't untap during their controllers' untap steps."

How much mana does Rimescale Dragon cost to cast? Basics

Rimescale Dragon has a mana cost of {5}{R}{R}, which equals 7.0 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.

Rimescale Dragon's mana cost of {5}{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.

Rimescale Dragon has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Rimescale Dragon's current oracle text is: "Flying {2}{S}: Tap target creature and put an ice counter on it. ({S} can be paid with one mana from a snow source.) Creatures with ice counters on them don't untap during their controllers' untap steps."

What is the current price of Rimescale Dragon? Pricing

The current market price for Rimescale Dragon is approximately $2.56 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $33.98 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.78 EUR.

Where can I buy Rimescale Dragon? Pricing

You can purchase Rimescale 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.

Rimescale Dragon normal: $2.56 | foil: $33.98

Is Rimescale Dragon legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Rimescale Dragon legal in Modern? Legality

Rimescale Dragon is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rimescale Dragon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rimescale 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 Rimescale Dragon legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Rimescale Dragon legal in Legacy? Legality

Rimescale Dragon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rimescale Dragon legal in Vintage? Legality

Rimescale 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 Rimescale Dragon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rimescale 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 Rimescale Dragon from? Details

This printing of Rimescale Dragon is from CSP (CSP), with collector number 95.

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

What is Rimescale Dragon's rarity? Details

Rimescale Dragon is a rare card in CSP.

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

Who illustrated Rimescale Dragon? Details

Rimescale Dragon was illustrated by Jeff Easley.

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

What is Rimescale Dragon's power and toughness? Details

Rimescale 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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