# 2025 Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm #40

> The Dirgur Island Dragon // Skimming Strike (Card 40) from the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm expansion, offering a unique adventure mechanic for your collection.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2025
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Tarkir: Dragonstorm
- **Card number**: #40
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

As a blue creature with the subtype Dragon, this card offers strategic flexibility through its adventure mechanic, allowing players to cast Skimming Strike as an instant to gain tactical advantages before bringing the formidable 4/4 dragon to the battlefield.

This release highlights the innovative gameplay possibilities within the Tarkir: Dragonstorm expansion. The card’s mana cost of {5}{U} for the dragon and {1}{U} for the strike provides a dynamic risk-reward dynamic that appeals to strategic deck builders. Collectors appreciate the distinct art by Daniel Ljunggren and the clean card numbering within the set.

For those building their Magic: The Gathering collections, this product represents a key addition for enthusiasts of the Dragon archetype. Whether you are focused on completing the TDM set or expanding your library of powerful blue spells, this card serves as a versatile piece for both competitive play and casual enjoyment. Its dual nature makes it a standout choice for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of adventure mechanics in the game.

## FAQ

### What is the Dirgur Island Dragon's adventure mechanic?

The adventure mechanic allows you to cast the second face, Skimming Strike, as an instant spell from your hand. After resolving it, you may put it into your graveyard, and then cast the Dirgur Island Dragon from your graveyard later in the game.

### Is this card a common or rare card?

The Dirgur Island Dragon is printed as a common card in the Tarkir: Dragonstorm set. It is easily identifiable by the set code TDM and card number 40 in the collector's guide.

### How many mana does it cost to play?

Playing the Dirgur Island Dragon creature requires five blue mana and one additional mana of any color (totaling six mana). Casting the Skimming Strike instant face costs only one blue mana.

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Last verified: 2025-11-29.