Pardic Dragon

Description

Pardic Dragon is a significant card within the Time Spiral expansion, released in 2006 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As card number 173, it holds a distinct place in the collector's catalog for enthusiasts who appreciate the design and mechanics of the mid-2000s era. The card is classified as a Rare, denoting its relative scarcity within the set and its importance to competitive and casual play alike. Designed by artists Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, this creature card brings a powerful presence to the table. With a mana cost of four generic mana and two red mana, players can deploy this Dragon with a mana value of six. It boasts a power and toughness of 4/4, making it a resilient threat on the battlefield. The card’s abilities are particularly notable for their strategic depth. It possesses Flying, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers, and includes a triggered ability that grants it +1/+0 until end of turn when activated for one red mana. A defining feature of Pardic Dragon is the Suspend mechanic, which was a hallmark of the Time Spiral block. This allows players to exile the card with time counters, casting it for free after a set number of turns. This innovative design element offers an alternative path to bringing this powerful creature into play, adding a layer of strategy that appeals to both casual and competitive players. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their Time Spiral sets or to build decks that utilize its unique gameplay dynamics. The combination of its dragon subtype, its iconic mechanic, and its status as a rare card makes it a staple for any serious Magic: The Gathering collection.