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The Faction Dragon is a mythic Legendary Creature — Dragon from UNK (UNK). Current price: $7.86 USD.

The Faction Dragon MTG card

The Faction Dragon

Legendary Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying If The Faction Dragon is your commander, choose a faction during deck building. This card's mana cost is that faction's mana symbols. (For example, if you choose Abzan, it costs {W}{B}{G}.) Spells you cast with the chosen faction's watermark cost {1} less to cast. Other creatures you control with the chosen faction's watermark get +1/+1.

Prize Card for the Unknown events at MagicCon: Las Vegas, June 20-22.

Card Stats

4/3 mythic CMC: 3.0 UNK UNK
Flying

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Faction Dragon? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying If The Faction Dragon is your commander, choose a faction during deck building. This card's mana cost is that faction's mana symbols. (For example, if you choose Abzan, it costs {W}{B}{G}.) Spells you cast with the chosen faction's watermark cost {1} less to cast. Other creatures you control with the chosen faction's watermark get +1/+1."

How much mana does The Faction Dragon cost to cast? Basics

The Faction Dragon has a mana cost of 0, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

The Faction Dragon's mana cost of 0 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.

The Faction Dragon 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.

The Faction Dragon's current oracle text is: "Flying If The Faction Dragon is your commander, choose a faction during deck building. This card's mana cost is that faction's mana symbols. (For example, if you choose Abzan, it costs {W}{B}{G}.) Spells you cast with the chosen faction's watermark cost {1} less to cast. Other creatures you control with the chosen faction's watermark get +1/+1."

What is the current price of The Faction Dragon? Pricing

The current market price for The Faction Dragon is approximately $7.86 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy The Faction Dragon? Pricing

You can purchase The Faction Dragon 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.

Is The Faction Dragon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Faction Dragon in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Faction Dragon legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Faction Dragon in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Faction Dragon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for The Faction Dragon in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is The Faction Dragon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Faction Dragon in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Faction Dragon legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for The Faction Dragon in Legacy is not available.

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

Is The Faction Dragon legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for The Faction Dragon in Vintage is not available.

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 The Faction Dragon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Faction Dragon 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 The Faction Dragon from? Details

This printing of The Faction Dragon is from UNK (UNK), with collector number MZ03a.

The Faction Dragon may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Faction Dragon's rarity? Details

The Faction Dragon is a mythic card in UNK.

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

Who illustrated The Faction Dragon? Details

The Faction Dragon was illustrated by an unknown artist.

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

What is The Faction Dragon's power and toughness? Details

The Faction Dragon is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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