Dragon Breath is a 2018 Magic: The Gathering card from the Battlebond set, numbered 172. This Aura enchantment card offers unique gameplay mechanics involving haste and graveyard recursion.
Dragon Breath
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Battlebond
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Dragon Breath, card number 172, is a distinct entry in the Magic: The Gathering Battlebond set, released in 2018. Illustrated by Greg Staples, this card serves as a functional piece for enthusiasts of the trading card game who appreciate its specific mechanical interactions. The card functions as an Enchantment with the Aura subtype, requiring a creature to be enchanted to remain in play. Its primary utility lies in granting the enchanted creature haste, allowing it to attack or use activated abilities immediately upon entering the battlefield. Beyond its immediate impact, Dragon Breath includes a dynamic recursion ability. By paying {R}, players can enhance the enchanted creature by granting it +1/+0 until the end of the turn. This mana cost provides tactical flexibility during gameplay. A notable feature of this card is its graveyard interaction: when a creature with a mana value of 6 or greater enters the battlefield, the controller may return Dragon Breath from their graveyard to the battlefield, attaching it to that new creature. This mechanic rewards strategic planning and resource management, making it a compelling subject for collectors interested in the game's evolving design philosophy. Collectors often seek out cards like Dragon Breath to complete their Battlebond set, which is identified by the set code BBD. The card's design and rules text reflect the era's focus on creature synergy and temporary buffs. As an Uncommon rarity card, it holds a place in the broader history of the game's expansions. For those building their collection, owning this card represents a tangible connection to the 2018 release and the artistic contributions of Greg Staples. It is a sought-after item for those who value the intricate rules interactions that define the Magic: The Gathering experience.
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Dragon Breath
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Greg Staples
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}
Enchantment — Aura
R
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature has haste. {R}: Enchanted creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. When a creature with mana value 6 or greater enters, you may return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield attached to that creature.
