Quick Answer

Sapphire Drake is a uncommon Creature — Drake from GTC (GTC) costing {5}{U}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sapphire Drake MTG card

Sapphire Drake

Creature — Drake

Card Text

Flying Each creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it has flying.

Sapphire drakes can communicate over great distances, their calls resonating in the gems fixed in their skulls.

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 6.0 GTC GTC 🎨 Steve Prescott
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.41
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€0.33
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 Sapphire Drake? Basics

Sapphire Drake is a Creature — Drake card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Each creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it has flying."

How much mana does Sapphire Drake cost to cast? Basics

Sapphire Drake has a mana cost of {5}{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.

Sapphire Drake's mana cost of {5}{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.

Sapphire Drake 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.

Sapphire Drake's current oracle text is: "Flying Each creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it has flying."

What is the current price of Sapphire Drake? Pricing

The current market price for Sapphire Drake is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.41 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Sapphire Drake? Pricing

You can purchase Sapphire Drake 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.

Sapphire Drake normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.41

Is Sapphire Drake legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sapphire Drake in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sapphire Drake legal in Modern? Legality

Sapphire Drake is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sapphire Drake legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sapphire Drake 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 Sapphire Drake legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sapphire Drake is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sapphire Drake legal in Legacy? Legality

Sapphire Drake is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sapphire Drake legal in Vintage? Legality

Sapphire Drake 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 Sapphire Drake legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sapphire Drake 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 Sapphire Drake from? Details

This printing of Sapphire Drake is from GTC (GTC), with collector number 47.

Sapphire Drake may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sapphire Drake's rarity? Details

Sapphire Drake is a uncommon card in GTC.

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

Who illustrated Sapphire Drake? Details

Sapphire Drake was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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

What is Sapphire Drake's power and toughness? Details

Sapphire Drake is a 4/4 creature.

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

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