Quick Answer

Skywinder Drake is a common Creature — Drake from M12 (M12) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Skywinder Drake MTG card

Skywinder Drake

Creature — Drake

Card Text

Flying This creature can block only creatures with flying.

It's so light and fragile that it can glide where the air is thinnest.

Card Stats

3/1 common CMC: 3.0 M12 M12 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$1.51
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.05
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.20
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skywinder Drake? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying This creature can block only creatures with flying."

How much mana does Skywinder Drake cost to cast? Basics

Skywinder Drake has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Skywinder Drake's mana cost of {2}{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.

Skywinder Drake has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Skywinder Drake's current oracle text is: "Flying This creature can block only creatures with flying."

What is the current price of Skywinder Drake? Pricing

The current market price for Skywinder Drake is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.51 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Skywinder Drake? Pricing

You can purchase Skywinder 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.

Skywinder Drake normal: $0.05 | foil: $1.51

Is Skywinder Drake legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Skywinder Drake legal in Modern? Legality

Skywinder Drake is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Skywinder Drake legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skywinder 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 Skywinder Drake legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Skywinder Drake in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Skywinder Drake legal in Legacy? Legality

Skywinder Drake is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skywinder Drake legal in Vintage? Legality

Skywinder 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 Skywinder Drake legal in Pauper? Legality

Skywinder Drake is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Skywinder Drake from? Details

This printing of Skywinder Drake is from M12 (M12), with collector number 75.

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

What is Skywinder Drake's rarity? Details

Skywinder Drake is a common card in M12.

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

Who illustrated Skywinder Drake? Details

Skywinder Drake was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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

What is Skywinder Drake's power and toughness? Details

Skywinder Drake is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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