Rathi Dragon
Rathi Dragon is a Rare Creature — Dragon from Tempest (196) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.18 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Rathi Dragon suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Rathi Dragon from Tempest?
Rathi Dragon is a Creature — Dragon in Tempest numbered 196. Mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Rathi Dragon (196) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Rathi Dragon worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.18 for Rathi Dragon. Low and high spread runs $1.18 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.03; Normal: $1.18. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 196 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.18 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.03 |
| cardmarket | $1.03 |
| Normal | $1.18 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 5 |
How collectible is Rathi Dragon?
Rathi Dragon is a Rare printing in Tempest. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Rathi Dragon?
Rathi Dragon lists as Creature — Dragon with keywords Flying. Artist: Christopher Rush. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Rathi Dragon (196) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Rathi Dragon is catalogued as Rare Creature — Dragon in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.18 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.03; Normal: $1.18).
- Mana cost {2}{R}{R} and type line Creature — Dragon help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $1.18 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Rathi Dragon from Tempest?
Rathi Dragon is a Rare Creature — Dragon from Tempest numbered 196 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Rathi Dragon worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.18 for ungraded Rathi Dragon. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Rathi Dragon?
Rathi Dragon is catalogued as Rare in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Rathi Dragon legal in Commander or Standard?
Rathi Dragon shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Rathi Dragon near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.18. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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