Quick Answer

Ran and Shaw is a rare Legendary Creature — Dragon from TLA (TLA) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Ran and Shaw MTG card

Ran and Shaw

Legendary Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying, firebending 2 When Ran and Shaw enter, if you cast them and there are three or more Dragon and/or Lesson cards in your graveyard, create a token that's a copy of Ran and Shaw, except it's not legendary. {3}{R}: Dragons you control get +2/+0 until end of turn.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Miho Midorikawa
Flying

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$0.20
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$0.40
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.22
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€0.48
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ran and Shaw? Basics

Ran and Shaw is a Legendary Creature — Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, firebending 2 When Ran and Shaw enter, if you cast them and there are three or more Dragon and/or Lesson cards in your graveyard, create a token that's a copy of Ran and Shaw, except it's not legendary. {3}{R}: Dragons you control get +2/+0 until end of turn."

How much mana does Ran and Shaw cost to cast? Basics

Ran and Shaw 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.

Ran and Shaw'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.

Ran and Shaw 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.

Ran and Shaw's current oracle text is: "Flying, firebending 2 When Ran and Shaw enter, if you cast them and there are three or more Dragon and/or Lesson cards in your graveyard, create a token that's a copy of Ran and Shaw, except it's not legendary. {3}{R}: Dragons you control get +2/+0 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Ran and Shaw? Pricing

The current market price for Ran and Shaw is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.4 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Ran and Shaw? Pricing

You can purchase Ran and Shaw 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.

Ran and Shaw normal: $0.2 | foil: $0.4

Is Ran and Shaw legal in Standard? Legality

Ran and Shaw is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Ran and Shaw legal in Modern? Legality

Ran and Shaw is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ran and Shaw legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ran and Shaw 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 Ran and Shaw legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ran and Shaw is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ran and Shaw legal in Legacy? Legality

Ran and Shaw is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ran and Shaw legal in Vintage? Legality

Ran and Shaw 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 Ran and Shaw legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ran and Shaw 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 Ran and Shaw from? Details

This printing of Ran and Shaw is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 150.

Ran and Shaw may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ran and Shaw's rarity? Details

Ran and Shaw is a rare card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated Ran and Shaw? Details

Ran and Shaw was illustrated by Miho Midorikawa.

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

What is Ran and Shaw's power and toughness? Details

Ran and Shaw 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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