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Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Druid from TDM (TDM) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant MTG card

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant

Legendary Creature — Human Druid

Card Text

When Sarkhan enters, you may behold a Dragon. If you do, create a Treasure token. (To behold a Dragon, choose a Dragon you control or reveal a Dragon card from your hand.) Whenever a Dragon you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on Sarkhan. Until end of turn, Sarkhan becomes a Dragon in addition to its other types and gains flying.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 TDM TDM 🎨 Billy Christian
Behold Treasure

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$0.20
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$0.38
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.29
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€0.35
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant? Basics

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant is a Legendary Creature — Human Druid card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Sarkhan enters, you may behold a Dragon. If you do, create a Treasure token. (To behold a Dragon, choose a Dragon you control or reveal a Dragon card from your hand.) Whenever a Dragon you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on Sarkhan. Until end of turn, Sarkhan becomes a Dragon in addition to its other types and gains flying."

How much mana does Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant cost to cast? Basics

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant's mana cost of {1}{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.

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant's current oracle text is: "When Sarkhan enters, you may behold a Dragon. If you do, create a Treasure token. (To behold a Dragon, choose a Dragon you control or reveal a Dragon card from your hand.) Whenever a Dragon you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on Sarkhan. Until end of turn, Sarkhan becomes a Dragon in addition to its other types and gains flying."

What is the current price of Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant? Pricing

The current market price for Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.38 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.29 EUR.

Where can I buy Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant? Pricing

You can purchase Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant 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.

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant normal: $0.2 | foil: $0.38

Is Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant legal in Standard? Legality

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant legal in Modern? Legality

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant 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 Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant legal in Legacy? Legality

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant legal in Vintage? Legality

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant 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 Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant 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 Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant from? Details

This printing of Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant is from TDM (TDM), with collector number 118.

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant's rarity? Details

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant is a rare card in TDM.

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

Who illustrated Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant? Details

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant was illustrated by Billy Christian.

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

What is Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant's power and toughness? Details

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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