The identity of Hellkite Overlord, card 172 from Magic: The Gathering's Shards of Alara expansion, a 2008 mythic rare Dragon that defines the era's design.
Hellkite Overlord
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shards of Alara
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Released in 2008 as part of the Shards of Alara expansion, Hellkite Overlord (card number 172) stands as a pivotal creature in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Justin Sweet, this mythic rare card represents one of the most powerful Dragons from its block, featuring a complex mana cost of four generic, one black, two red, and one green mana. As an 8/8 creature with flying, trample, and haste, it commands immediate attention on the battlefield. Collectors often seek this card for its historical significance within the Shards of Alara set and its enduring presence in competitive formats. Whether you are building a themed collection of mythic rares or focusing on iconic Dragons from the 2008 era, this piece offers a tangible connection to a defining moment in TCG history.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Hellkite Overlord
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Justin Sweet
Card Stock
English
{4}{B}{R}{R}{G}
Creature — Dragon
8 / 8
B, G, R
Card Text
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Flying, trample, haste {R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. {B}{G}: Regenerate this creature.
"The dragon has no pretense of compassion, no false mask of civilization—just hunger, heat, and need." —Sarkhan Vol