Drake Familiar is a blue Creature — Drake from the 2005 Magic: The Gathering set Ravnica: City of Guilds, numbered 44. This card features the Flying ability and a unique enchantment interaction.
Drake Familiar
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ravnica: City of Guilds
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Drake Familiar represents a distinct mechanical choice within the 2005 Magic: The Gathering expansion Ravnica: City of Guilds. As a blue Creature — Drake with a mana value of 2, this card offers players immediate aerial presence through the Flying ability. The product identity is anchored by its card number 44 in the RAV set code, making it a specific target for collectors building complete sets. The card's design introduces a strategic trade-off: upon entering the battlefield, the creature must be sacrificed unless the controller returns an enchantment to its owner's hand. This mechanic highlights the intricate deck-building possibilities available in the Ravnica block era. Artists like Darrell Riche contributed to the visual narrative of this release, helping define the aesthetic of the guilds. For hobbyists, Drake Familiar serves as a key piece for those completing the Ravnica: City of Guilds set. The card appeals to collectors interested in the evolution of blue creature design and enchantment synergies during the mid-2000s. Whether for casual play or collection, this card remains a recognizable element of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game landscape.
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Drake Familiar
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Darrell Riche
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Creature — Drake
2 / 1
U
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Flying When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless you return an enchantment to its owner's hand.
"Falconry? A fine sport I suppose, if you're attracted to the frailty of birds." —Trivaz, Izzet mage