The 2018 Magic: The Gathering Treasure Chest Nesting Dragon is a rare red creature that rewards land play with escalating dragon tokens.
Nesting Dragon
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Treasure Chest
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The Nesting Dragon from the 2018 Magic: The Gathering Treasure Chest set offers a compelling mechanic for collectors and players alike. As a five-mana red creature with five power and four toughness, this card commands the battlefield while providing consistent value through its unique landfall ability. Every time a land enters the battlefield under your control, you create a defensive 0/2 Dragon Egg token. The true strategic depth emerges when these eggs die, transforming into aggressive 2/2 Dragon flyers that can be further empowered with additional red mana. This cycle of token generation and escalation makes the Nesting Dragon a fascinating study in resource management within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game universe. Collectors appreciate the intricate gameplay loop designed by artist Jehan Choo, which balances early-game defense with late-game offensive potential. Whether you are completing a set or seeking powerful creature options for your collection, this card represents a solid addition to any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's library.
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Nesting Dragon
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jehan Choo
Card Stock
English
{3}{R}{R}
Creature — Dragon
5 / 4
R
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Flying Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, create a 0/2 red Dragon Egg creature token with defender and "When this token dies, create a 2/2 red Dragon creature token with flying and '{R}: This token gets +1/+0 until end of turn.'"