The Rakdos Drake from Magic: The Gathering's 2013 Dragon's Maze expansion. This common black creature features Flying and the Unleash mechanic for strategic deck building.
Rakdos Drake
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Dragon's Maze
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The Rakdos Drake is a black creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Dragon's Maze expansion, released in 2013. Identified as card number 28 in the set, this common unit serves as a foundational element for many competitive and casual deck builds. The card features the Drake subtype and boasts the Flying ability, allowing it to evade most ground-based blockers. Its secondary mechanic, Unleash, offers players a strategic choice upon casting: they can enter the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter for immediate toughness, or play it without the counter to block normally. This flexibility makes the Rakdos Drake a versatile tool for controlling the board state. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out specific cards like this to complete their Dragon's Maze collections or to utilize in constructed formats. The artwork for this release is by Karl Kopinski, adding to the visual appeal of the set. Whether you are a seasoned player looking to optimize your mana curve or a collector interested in the intricate design of the Dragon's Maze series, this card represents a solid addition to any portfolio. It captures the essence of the black mana color identity, focusing on efficiency and board presence.
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Rakdos Drake
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Karl Kopinski
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Creature — Drake
1 / 2
B
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Flying Unleash (You may have this creature enter with a +1/+1 counter on it. It can't block as long as it has a +1/+1 counter on it.)
Rakdos rioters paint their faces to resemble the drakes' bloodied muzzles.