What is the Star Foil treatment on Magic: The Gathering cards?

The Star Foil treatment is a special parallel variant found in certain Magic: The Gathering sets, including Ninth Edition. It features a unique, textured foil pattern that distinguishes it from standard non-foil and regular foil cards, making it highly sought after by collectors.

How much mana does Shivan Dragon cost to play?

Shivan Dragon has a converted mana cost of 6, requiring five red mana (represented as {4}{R}{R}) to cast. This places it in the mid-to-late game range, allowing it to serve as a powerful finisher.

What are the abilities of the Ninth Edition Shivan Dragon?

The card has the Flying creature type and an activated ability that costs one red mana. When activated, it gives Shivan Dragon +1/+0 until the end of the turn, enhancing its combat prowess.

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Collect the 2005 Ninth Edition Shivan Dragon #219★ Star Foil, a rare Red creature card with distinctive foil treatment designed for MTG set completion.

Shivan Dragon

2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ninth Edition

2005 Magic: The Gathering Ninth Edition

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Released in 2005 as part of the Ninth Edition expansion, the Shivan Dragon is a classic Red Dragon creature card from Magic: The Gathering. This product features card number 219★, indicating its unique Star Foil treatment. The card requires five red mana to cast and boasts a power and toughness of 5/5 with the Flying ability. Its activated ability allows players to pay one red mana to give the creature +1/+0 until end of turn, making it a versatile threat on the battlefield. Designed by artist Donato Giancola, the card's flavor text highlights the dragon's dominion over the mountains of Shiv. For collectors, the Star Foil variant offers a distinct visual appeal compared to standard non-foil prints. This treatment makes the card a desirable addition for those building complete Ninth Edition sets or focusing on rare foil parallels. The combination of the iconic dragon design and the specialized foil finish ensures its relevance among MTG enthusiasts who value both gameplay utility and collectible aesthetics.

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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2005

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Ninth Edition

Card Number

#219★

Featured Subject

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Featured

Shivan Dragon

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Donato Giancola

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{4}{R}{R}

Type

Creature — Dragon

Power / Toughness

5 / 5

Color

Card Text

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Flying {R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

The undisputed master of the mountains of Shiv.