The Nalathni Dragon from Magic: The Gathering's 1996 Redemption Program. This rare creature card, designed by Michael Whelan, is a key piece for TCG enthusiasts.
Nalathni Dragon
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Redemption Program
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Released in 1996 as part of the Redemption Program, the Nalathni Dragon stands as a distinctive entry in Magic: The Gathering history. Identified as card number 1 in the set, this rare creature card has captured the attention of collectors for decades. The product features artwork by the renowned Michael Whelan, known for his fantasy illustrations, adding significant visual appeal to this early release. For players and collectors alike, the Nalathni Dragon offers a unique mechanical profile within the game. It is a Dragon creature with flying and banding abilities, allowing for flexible combat strategies. Its activated ability provides a temporary power boost but carries a self-sacrifice cost if used multiple times in a single turn, creating a high-risk, high-reward dynamic. This complexity makes it a favorite among those who appreciate the strategic depth of early Magic designs. Collectors often seek out specific cards from this series to complete their collections or to appreciate the historical evolution of the game's rules and art style. The Nalathni Dragon, with its iconic status and early set provenance, continues to be a valuable addition to any serious TCG collection, representing a pivotal moment in the franchise's development.
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Card Details
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Nalathni Dragon
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Michael Whelan
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}{R}
Creature — Dragon
1 / 1
R
Card Text
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Flying; banding (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.) {R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. If this ability has been activated four or more times this turn, sacrifice this creature at the beginning of the next end step.